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Australian women's team claim first Rugby Sevens Olympic gold medal

Australia's undefeated women's team claimed the first Rugby Sevens Olympic gold medal. After winning every game except for a draw with the United States, the Aussies beat rivals New Zealand 24-17 in the gold medal match at the Rio de Janeiro Games. Canada won the bronze medal with a 33-10 victory over Britain.Rugby was last included at the Olympics in Paris in 1924 when the United States beat hosts France in the final of a men's 15-aside tournament. The men's tournament begins at the Deodoro Stadium today.

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