2016 Olympic Women’s Rugby Tournament Recap

Originally published on Mar. 12, 2021

By Zane Miller

On Monday, August 8th, 2016, Australia defeated New Zealand 24-17 to win the first gold medal in Olympic women’s rugby history. It was the first gold medal for Australia in Olympic women’s rugby. New Zealand took their first silver medal, as Canada took their first bronze with a 33-10 victory over Great Britain. The tournament was held in Brazil, with Rio de Janeiro as the host city.

Portia Woodman of Australia scored the most tries in the tournament with 10.

2016 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. Australia (2-0-1, 1.000) (Gold)

2. New Zealand (3-0, 1.000) (Silver)

3. Canada (2-1, .667) (Bronze)

4. Great Britain (3-0, 1.000)

5. United States (1-1-1, .500)

6. France (2-1, .667)

7. Spain (1-2, .333)

8. Fiji (2-1, .667)

9. Brazil (1-2, .333)

10. Japan (0-3, .000)

11. Kenya (0-3, .000)

12. Colombia (0-3, .000)

Game Results

Medalists final game starting lineups

Australia starting lineup

Forwards

#1 Shannon Parry

#2 Sharni Williams

#8 Chloe Dalton

Backs

#7 Charlotte Caslick

#11 Emilee Cherry

#10 Alicia Lucas

#5 Emma Tonegato

New Zealand starting lineup

Forwards

#5 Sarah Hirini

#9 Huriana Manuel

#1 Ruby Tui

Backs

#8 Kelly Brazier

#12 Kayla McAlister

#7 Tyla Nathan-Wong

#11 Portia Woodman

Canada starting lineup

Forwards

#7 Jen Kish

#3 Karen Paquin

#4 Kelly Russell

Backs

#8 Bianca Farella

#9 Ghislaine Landry

#2 Kayla Moleschi

#5 Ashley Steacy