Australia beaten by New Zealand in Dubai Sevens final as Kiwis exact revenge for Rio Olympics decider

AUSTRALIA has lost to New Zealand in the final of the Dubai Sevens women’s tournament, with the Kiwis taking some revenge for the Rio Olympics gold medal match.

Chloe Dalton of Australia is tackled by Michaela Blyde of New Zealand.

AUSTRALIA has lost a rematch of the Rio Olympics gold medal match, beaten 17-5 by New Zealand in the Dubai Sevens women’s final.

Portia Woodman scored New Zealand’s opening try and Rebekah Cordero-Tufuga struck in each half, while Emilee Cherry scored a consolation try for Australia.

Woodman took just two minutes to get her opener, racing 80m in a moment of redemption after being sin-binned in the Olympics decider.

“I’m so happy right now,” New Zealand captain Sarah Goss said.

“We’ve got a new team, new management and to beat Australia is great. To come back after the Olympics, it was tough, but to beat Australia in probably my favourite tournament, is so exhilarating for me.”

After losing the Rio final 24-17, New Zealand put a little extra into their celebrations, performing a haka after receiving their winners medals and the trophy.

Earlier, Australia routed France 42-0 in the quarter-finals and England 31-10 in the semis, while New Zealand made its way to the final with romping wins over South Africa (39-0) and Russia (24-5).

New Zealand celebrate their 17-5 win against Australia in the final.

New Zealand's Tenika Willison holds the trophy after her team beat Australia.

New Zealand players perform the haka.

Emilee Cherry of Australia tackles Katarina Whata-Simpkins of New Zealand.

New Zealand's Kelly Brazier wrestles with Australia's Tiana Penitani.

Chloe Dalton of Australia is hit by Michaela Blyde of New Zealand.

Originally published as Australia beaten by New Zealand in Dubai Sevens final as Kiwis exact revenge for Rio Olympics decider