Earlier, the Black Ferns Sevens stamped their dominance in the women's competition when they beat arch-rivals Australia 34-10 in the final to extend their record 48-match unbeaten run. The Americans were looking to win their first men's gold medal this season after three silvers in the first three rounds, but were only able to score one try against the injury-hit Kiwis' three.
Two tries from Regan Ware and Sam Dickson - later awarded player of the final - took New Zealand to a 14-0 lead at half-time, with Tone Ng Shiu adding a third just after the break. England secured third place after defeating Fiji 19-17.