The Wallabies returned home from England in 1909 as Olympic Gold medal winners in what must be one of the most bizarre episodes in Olympic history. There were to be 8 Nations involved in the Olympic tournament, but the numbers slipped to three.When the draw was made , Australia was given a bye, straight thru to the final, while Cornwall [ yes, not a typo] were scheduled to play France.The French pulled out, claiming they couldn't gather a strong enough side.Aust. won , defeating Cornwall 32-3

Australian winger, Dan Carrol, 19 yrs old, was one of their best players.After the Wallabies toured the USA in 1912, he settled in America.was captain/ coach of the victorious USA side in the 1920 Olympics, and coached the victorious USA side 1n the 1924 Olympics. So, in the Olympic Gold medal tally for 15 a side Rugby, USA 2 AUST. 1 [although I think I read somewhere the USA won 3 Gold medals, but not sure] Bob