Full coverage: 2016 Rio Olympics

The last time rugby was played at the Olympic games was almost 100 years ago - in Paris 1924. Back then it was for men only and was 15 a side. Now it's back with the seven a side version which is faster,more thrilling, and contested by both men and women.

Last night Australia beat their old rivals New Zealand to win the first ever women's rugby gold medal. And CCTV's Tracey Holmes caught up with a couple members of the squad.