Golden girls put in final flourish

By WILLIAM GUPWELL

New Zealand................ 19pts
Tries: Pouri-Lane 2, Blyde 8, Waaka 13
Conversions: Pouri-Lane 2, King 8

Canada ........................... 12pts
Tries: Corrigan 7, Daniels 8
Conversions: Daniels 7
NEW Zealand proved themselves undisputed queens of Olympic 7s by beating Canada at the Stade de France to secure their second gold medal in a row.
Leading 14-12 in the final minutes, the outstanding Stacey Waaka dived over in the corner to seal victory. New Zealand had not been the flashiest team of the tournament but were well-deserved winners.
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