Rugby Sevens Paris Olympic Games 2024: Women's Finals Scores, Blog and Results

Tue, Jul 30, 2024, 5:20 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
New Zealand have taken out gold at the Paris Olympics. Photo: Getty Images
New Zealand have taken out gold at the Paris Olympics. Photo: Getty Images

The medals have been decided as the final day of action of the Rugby Sevens concludes at the Stade de France.

New Zealand have taken out gold after a 19-12 win over Canada in the gold medal match.

Watch every Rugby Sevens match from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ad-free, live and on demand in 4K on Stan Sport and live on Nine and 9Now.

Meanwhile, Australia will settle for fourth after a last minute defeat to the USA in the bronze medal match.

It came after a 21-12 defeat to the Canadians in the semi-final, with New Zealand taking down the Americans.

Follow a recap of all the action game by game:
3:45 am - New Zealand 19 v Canada 12

New Zealand have defended their Olympic crown with a 19-12 win over Canada.

Canada were eager to continue their giant killing run and lead the Black Ferns 12-7 at the break.

However, tries to Stacey Wakka and Michaela Blyde proved the difference for the Kiwis to claim gold.

13': Canada can't mount a late charge as NZ get the turnover from the kickoff

12': NEW ZEALAND TRY: Stacey Wakka dives over in the corner after a break from Sarah Hirini on her line New Zealand 19-12

11': Canada press NZ but the defending champions hold tough for the turnover

9': NEW ZEALAND TRY: Michaela Blyde slices through three defenders for the instant response after the break New Zealand 14-12

7': CANADA TRY: Alysha Corrigan intercepts NZ and gives Canada the lead Canada 12-7

6': CANADA TRY: Chloe Daniels levels the scores as they take advantage of the numbers 7-all

4': NEW ZEALAND YELLOW CARD: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is sent for two for a high shot on Charity Williams

2': NEW ZEALAND TRY: Risi Pouri-Lane gets NZ on the board first in the Final New Zealand 7-0

3:00 am - Australia 12 v USA 14

USA have scored after the siren to claim bronze with a 14-12 win over Australia.

Australia looked to have won the game after Maddison Levi's second gave them the lead late.

However, Alex Sedrick's break from her own goal-line proved the difference and won America the match.

14': USA TRY: Alex Sedrick runs the length of the field and wins the game for the USA USA 14-12.

13': AUSTRALIA TRY: Australia win a rare tighthead scrum and the Levis combine for Maddi to dive over Australia 12-7

11': Australia hunting for a breakthrough try but America hold their line for two straight minutes

9': Sariah Paki loses the ball over the line after Bella Nasser's pass doesn't find its mark

7+1': Aussies hunting for a try before the break but get penalised as both teams go into the break level

6': USA TRY: Alev Kelter barges over to level the scores 7-all

5': A sensational try saver from Faith Nathan stops Kayla Cannett in the corner

4': AUSTRALIA YELLOW CARD: Teagan Levi collects the American attacker high and is sent for two

2': AUSTRALIA TRY: Maddison Levi cuts back inside to score the opener Australia 7-0

2:30 am - France 21 v China 7

Yolaine Yengo sparked the home crowd after a patient start from France for a 7-0 lead at the break.

Lou Noel pushed the lead out beyond a converted try in the second half before China got on the board.

Chloe Pelle got the game-sealing try in her final match for France as they take fifth place

2:00 am - Ireland 12 v Great Britain 28 (7th Place Playoff)

A yellow card to Ireland allowed GB and Meg Jones to coast through for the opening try. The Irish returned to their full allotment and Megan Burns hit back to reduce the margin

Jade Shekells restored the GB lead before half-time as Jones' second gave them a 21-5 advantage.

Heather Cowell continued their dominance with another Irish player in the bin to secure seventh place

1:00 am - Japan 38 v Brazil 7 (9th Place Playoff)

Marin Kajiki started the game strong for Japan as she dived over for the first try of the game before the Japanese extended their lead shortly afterwards

Mei Ohtani added to the near-perfect first half as they held a 19-0 lead at half-time

Captain Yume Hirano picked up from where they left off in the second half to cruise to the win

12:30 am - Fiji 15 v South Africa 21 (11th Place Playoff)

Nadine Roos got the South Africans off to the perfect start, with a frustrated Fiji down to five as Roos got her second.

It gave them a 14-0 lead at the break, with Zintle Mpupha extending the advantage

Fiji hit back to get on the board via Kolori Lomani as they scored back-to-back tries but the comeback was not enough as South Africa hung on.

12:20 am - Final slate of games

The finals are locked in as New Zealand face Canada in the gold medal match.

Australia will have to settle for the bronze medal match, set to face the USA:

Fiji v South Africa (11th Place Playoff) - 12:30 am

Brazil v Japan (9th Place Playoff) - 1:00 am

Great Britain v Ireland (7th Place Playoff) - 2:00 am

China v France (5th Place Playoff) - 2:30 am

USA v Australia (Bronze Medal Match) - 3:00 am

New Zealand v Canada (Gold Medal Match) - 3:45 am

12:00 am - Australia 12 v Canada 21

Canada have continued their giant-killing run as they defeat SVNS champions Australia 21-12

Australia started strong to take a 12-0 lead over Canada before they launched their comeback.

Three straight tries stunned the Australians as Canada face New Zealand in the Final.

13': CANADA TRY: Piper Logan dives over and just finds a way to get the ball down Canada 21-12

12': Canada building pressure on Australia's line

10': CANADA TRY: Asia Hogan-Rochester dives over after making the inital break Canada 14-12

9': Canada back on the attack as they break inside Australia's 22

7': CANADA TRY: Charity Williams sprints the length of the field after Canada get the turnover Australia 12-7

4': AUSTRALIA TRY: Sariah Paki barges over the line off a well worked tap play Australia 12-0

3': Australia back on the attack as they get the penalty just outside the 22

1': AUSTRALIA TRY: Maddison Levi fends off Charity Williams and races away for the opener Australia 7-0

11:30 pm - New Zealand 24 v USA 12

Alev Kelter capitalised on some early pressure to open the scoring, before Stacey Wakka got NZ in front with a step, smile and try.

It gave the Kiwis a two point lead at the break, with Wakka scoring her second at the resumption of play

Michaela Blyde extended the lead midway through the half with a double to secure their spot in the Final

11:20 pm - France 19 v Ireland 7

In a tense first half, Eve Higgins raced away for the lone points of the opening period.

Seraphine Okemba got France back on level terms with a stunning solo try

Carla Neisen's try put the hosts in front before Okemba's second sealed the win

11:15 pm - Aussies unchanged for Canada

Australia coach Tim Walsh has named the same team that dominated Ireland in the quarter-final.

Starting 7: Nathan, T. Levi, Caslick, Hinds, Paki, Nasser, M. Levi

Reserves: Terita, Smale, du Toit, Clark, Henwood

10:30 pm - China 19 v Great Britain 15

Ellie Kildunne sprinted away for the opener as she split the defence, only for China to hit straight back

Feifei Yang's try gave the Chinese a 14-10 lead at the half but tries either side of the break got GB back in front

China hunted for the game-winner but a brilliant try-saving tackle looked to have sealed the win for the Brits.

However, a brain fade from Great Britain gifts China a penalty after the ball was passed out instead of kicked out, allowing Yu Hu to produce a famous win.

9:15 pm - Heating up in more ways than one

The conditions are set to match the action on the field with scorching conditions expected for the entire day.

The Aussies can expect close to 34c by the time they take the field, with potential thunderstorms coming later in the day.

Tim Walsh's side have handled the heat in the past, building a dynasty in the sweltering Dubai heat.

8:30 pm - Fixtures

Here are all the fixtures to look out for ahead of the final day of action, with the semis kicking off at 11:30 pm.

SEMI-FINALS

Fifth Place Semi Final: China v Great Britain, 10:30 pm

Fifth Place Semi Final: France v Ireland, 11:00 pm

Semi Final One: New Zealand v USA, 11:30 pm

Wednesday July 31

Semi Final Two: Canada v Australia, 12:00 am

FINALS

Fiji v South Africa (11th Place Playoff) - 12:30 am

Brazil v Japan (9th Place Playoff) - 1:00 am

7th Place Playoff - 2:00 am

5th Place Playoff - 2:30 am

Bronze Medal Match - 3:00 am

Gold Medal Match - 3:45 am

7:30 pm - Welcome

The final day of Rugby Sevens is here as the remaining four teams battle it out to take out the gold medal.

It's a battle of the Pacific Four nations as New Zealand take on the USA in the first semi-final, followed by Australia facing Canada.

Hosts France will look to rebound against Ireland in the fifth semi-final, with China kicking off the day against Great Britain.

The action will kickoff in just over two hours, with the semi-finals later in the program from 11:30 pm

HOW TO WATCH AUSTRALIA'S WOMENS RUGBY SEVENS OLYMPIC SEMI FINAL

Australia will compete for a place in the gold medal in the second Rugby Sevens semi-final against Canada at 12:00 am on July 31, with the match shown on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Stan Sport will show the match live, ad-free and on-demand, along with the New Zealand-USA semi-final.

The match will be also shown on Channell Nine across the country.

WHAT CHANNEL IS AUSTRALIA'S RUGBY SEVENS OLYMPIC GAMES ON?

Australia's Rugby Sevens campaign will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Every Rugby Sevens match from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be shown ad-free, live and on-demand in 4K on Stan Sport.

Along with this, the Nine Network will have two dedicated free-to-air channels that will show several Olympic sports, including the Rugby Sevens, along with on 9Now

HOW TO WATCH THE PARIS OLYMPICS RUGBY SEVENS?

The Nine Network and Stan Sport has exclusive rights to broadcast every event of the Paris Olympics in Australia. 

Every Rugby Sevens match from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be shown ad-free, live and on-demand in 4K on Stan Sport.

Along with this, the Nine Network will have two dedicated free-to-air channels that will show several Olympic sports, including the Rugby Sevens, along with on 9Now.

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