History made!
Yesterday, the inaugural rugby 7s Olympic tournament ended with the Australian Women claiming the gold, New Zealand taking silver, and our North American neighbors, Canada, coming in with the bronze.
Even though the USA didn't make the podium, our hearts are exploding with pride and love 'cause they played out of their minds tying World Champion and Olympic gold winners, Australia, and holding powerhouse New Zealand to only 5 points.
What's even better is that all these awesome athletes have now inspired a brand new generation of ruggers. Thank you for playing with heart, grit, and class and for showing the world the game we love! Now time to cheer on our Men's Eagles! Go USA!
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Men's Eagle Andrew Durutalo walking beside Michael Phelps, USA flag bearer, during the Olympic opening ceremonies
Our USA Women's 7s Eagles at Vegas 7s (Irene Gardner, Richelle Stephens, Carmen Farmer, Naya Tapper, Nicole Heavirland, Meya Bizer, Ryan Carlyle)
Olympic Gold Medalists, Australia Women's 7s (Charlotte Caslick, Alicia Quirk, Emilee Cherry)
Silver Medalist and Black Fern, Portia Woodman
Olympians from Team Colombia, former USA Eagle, Nath Marchino and Camila Lopera
Love to the refs! (Jess Beard and Amy Perrett)
Silver Medal-winning captain of New Zealand, Sarah Goss
Olympian Danielle Waterman from Team GB
Team Fiji!
USA Men's Eagle, the hard-charging Danny Barrett
Speedman, Perry Baker, from Team USA
Japan came to the States for a visit and to test themselves at Vegas 7s in the Olympic build-up
The fastest man in rugby, Carlin Isles from Team USA
Team GB Olympian, Heather Fisher
Olympic ref for the men's and women's tournament, Rasta Rasivhenge
South Africa Olympian Cecil Afrika and teammate
The King of Sevens himself, Waisale Serevi from Fiji