The Canadian forward burst over the line and touched down to become the first woman to score a try in a Commonwealth Games rugby sevens match. The Commonwealth Games has held six events for the men’s sevens but this is the inaugural one for women. Robina Stadium, a rugby league ground that usually plays host to the NRL’s Gold Coast Titans, is an inspired choice to host the sevens tournament. Emma Tonegato, one of Australia’s Rio gold medallists and displaying fine form, scored Australia’s first try against Wales and grabbed another against England. “Participation rates of rugby sevens all across the world have skyrocketed after Rio and hopefully the Commonwealth Games will have the same effect and get everyone involved in the game,” she says.

Source: The Guardian April 13, 2018 11:46 UTC