![]() ![]() ![]() Kris Thomas stunned China early on, crossing after just nine seconds. The USA and Australia will resume their Olympic rivalry as they defeated China 33-14 In the end, the Kiwis were too strong as Broughton scored in the third minute of extra time. Whilst Stacey Fluher looked to have won it for NZ, Ulunisau found a way through to send it to extra-time. It looked like Ruby Tui would give NZ the lead at the break, however, a brilliant goal-line tackle from Alowesi Nakoci forced Tui to knock it on.įiji's Vasiti Solikoviti would then race home after some brutal defence to extend their lead.Ĭometh the hour, cometh the woman as Portia Woodman burns the Fijian defence to level it up Gayle Broughton drew first blood for the Kiwis, with Fiji answering right back through Vasiti Solikoviti. New Zealand have claimed an epic 22-17 win over Fiji in one of the greatest games in Olympic Sevens history Great Britain hit back through Hannah Smith as they pushed to tie it up, however France held on for the win as they book a place with New Zealand in the final.ġ2:00 - NEW ZEALAND CLAIM EPIC WIN OVER FIJI They would extend the lead after the break as Ciofani crossed for her second. However, France were motivated to make their first Olympic final as Coralie Bertrand latched onto the score to put them up 21-12 at the break. Jasmine Joyce hit back for GB twice to stem the flow of the early French dominance. 12:30 - FRANCE HOLD OFF GREAT BRITAIN TO REACH FINALįrance will play New Zealand in the final after a thrilling 26-19 win over Great BritainĬiofani continued her dominance as she opened the scoring for France, with Seraphine Okemba scoring two minutes later. Keyi Chen sealed the game with a try under the posts as China claimed seventh. With Kukina still in the bin, Min Yang took advantage of the overlap to give China the lead, extended by Xiaoyan Yu. ![]() PARRY RETURNS TO THE 12-WOMAN SIDE, REPLACING MADDISON LEVI 17:30 - CHINA CLAIM SEVENTHĬhina have wrapped up their impressive tournament with a 22-10 win over ROC to claim seventh.Īlena Tiron got ROC off to an ideal start as they scored in the corner, followed over Kristina Seredina.Ī yellow to Marina Kukina allowed China back into the contest on the half-time siren through Wanyu Wang. 18:00 - AUSTRALIA SECURE FIFTHĪustralia has gained a matter of revenge over the USA, defeating them 17-5 to claim fifthġ3': Demi Hayes restores the margin for Australia after some powerful runsħ': Madison Ashby extends the lead on the siren as Australia lead 10-0Ħ': Australia break the deadlock as Faith Nathan scores in the cornerģ': Some strong defence by the Americians early on but the Aussies continue to attack Whilst Jones went in for her second, it was too late for GB as Fiji claimed the bronze medal. ![]() Reapi Ulunisau scored their third try of the match as Fiji restored their lead. They would hit back before the break through skipper Megan Jones. 18:30 - FIJI CLOSE OUT GB FOR BRONZEįiji have capped off their tournament with bronze as they overcame Great Britain 21-12Īlowesi Nakoci tormented GB early on, scoring two quick tries as Fiji pushed for bronze. New Zealand have avenged their Rio defeat, defeating France 26-12.ġ1': Tyla Nathan-Wong scores under the post for the Kiwis.ĩ': Anne-Cécile Ciofani scores after the break for France to reduce the margin.ħ': Stacey Fluhler adds to the lead at the breakĦ': Semi-final hero Gayle Broughton scores in the corner as the margin extends to a converted tryĤ': France hit back as Caroline Drouin strolls through a big hole in the NZ defenceĢ': Michaela Blyde crosses for the first try of the match. RECAP ALL THE ACTION FROM DAY THREE BELOW IN OUR LIVE BLOG 19:00 - NEW ZEALAND CLAIM GOLD Meanwhile, Australia bounced back from their disappointing defeat in the quarters, securing fifth after wins over ROC and USA. Loving the Rugby Sevens in Tokyo? Sign up to play today New Zealand have claimed the gold medal after defeating France 26-12 in the final.Īfter a dramatic semi-final win over Fiji, NZ cruised to victory to add the final piece of silverware not already in their extensive cabinet. ![]()
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