Silver went to the Netherlands' Gerco Schroder, with Ireland's Cian O'Connor pushed into bronze position after a jump-off.

CNN: Olympics Day 12: Golden day for the U.S.

Fly-half Ronan O'Gara played the wind and rain perfectly, kicking sensibly for position and booting 19 points.

BBC: Scarlets 16-29 Munster

Ireland are in a similar position to Wales with one top-class veteran stand-off, in this case O'Gara, and the young pretender snapping at his heels.

BBC: James Hook flourishes as Wales fly-half