Stacey Fluhler crosses the line in the gold medal match in Tokyo. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Black Ferns Sevens beat France 26-12 to claim the gold medal. I'm just so happy," Black Ferns captain Sarah Hirini said after the game. They controlled possession from the kick-off of the final and got their reward when captain Sarah Hirini released the speedy Michaela Blyde to score the opening try. But France hit back through Caroline Drouin as she raced through an uncharacteristically large hole in the Black Ferns' defence for an unconverted score.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 31, 2021 09:56 UTC