Related Content Rugby: New Zealand Rugby give nod to the past with restored trophy Rugby: Marist back savours title Video Watch NZH Focus: What is Cupping? Then there was Natalie Rooney's silver medal in the enthralling women's trap shooting event. The sevens women and Rooney have given New Zealand two silvers to give them a foothold on the medal table. Compared to 43 golds and 41 bronze medals, the sevens women scored just New Zealand's 21st silver. Toppling the green and golds is a relatively minor part of New Zealand's ambitions in Rio, but it does matter to those back home.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 09, 2016 06:45 UTC