On Tuesday morning, Australia’s women’s rugby team beat New Zealand 24-17 to win the first ever Olympic gold medal in the sport.
For many, it might have been the first game of women’s rugby they ever watched. Perhaps the first game they’d taken seriously. And it was impossible not to – the sheer skill of the women was simply undeniable.
They were fast and strong and fearless.
The game was tense and exciting, with no sign from either team of backing down.
It was one of those moments of glory Australia looks forward to at the Olympics.
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Ive been bought up on afl
Never watched a full game of rugby, in fact would say i hate it
Until
I watched the womens 7s team, amazing, hard hitting, fast paced. Very enjoyable, i mean hasnt converted me to regular rugby but id watch 7s again anyday
Congratulations to the girls, what an achievement
They are an incredible bunch of women.
It would be great if this leads more people- and especially more sponsors- to women's rugby. Props to Buildcorp for recently becoming the key sponsor of the Wallaroos Australian Team, who are currently about to start their rigorous training program for the 2017 women's rugby world cup.
Women who play rugby at a representative level- whether 7s, 13s, league, touch- are incredibly driven, professional, hardworking and team spirited. Yet without sponsors to the game, it's very difficult to dedicate the adequate time around full time jobs, family, etc- making their achievements even more amazing.