Rugby Sevens

After a successful Olympic debut at Rio 2016, rugby sevens is back on the Olympic programme for Tokyo 2020.
Japan hosted the 15-a-side Rugby World Cup in 2019, meaning there will be plenty of excitement for the shortened version of the game at the Olympics.
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Watch the greatest Olympic Moments and follow Fiji winning over Great Britain 43:7 in the men's rugby final at the Rio Summer Olympic Games in 2016

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Charlotte Caslick is one of the best-known faces in Australian women’s sport.
The former touch football international burst to prominence at the Rio 2016 Olympics, where her try-scoring exploits helped Australia to rugby sevens’ first Olympic gold medal.
Caslick’s searing speed and tireless work ethic were also rewarded with the

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Australia deny New Zealand gold in women's rugby sevens, the first time the sport has appeared at the Olympics after a 92-year hiatus.

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There are two main reasons why Charlotte Caslick and her Australia team have won every major rugby sevens title on offer over the past eight years: resilience and ruthlessness.
In a sport as gruelling as theirs, there is no space for sentiment, and a heavy emphasis on mental fortitude.
It’s

Charlotte Caslick in action for Australia rugby sevens at the Perth SVNS event.

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The world’s best 288 men’s and women’s rugby sevens players will compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, from 24-30 July.
Twenty-four teams will lock horns in the iconic Stade de France in their respective tournaments, 12 each for the men's and women's competitions.
For the first time, rugby sevens

Antoine Dupont with the ball for France rugby sevens on day three of the SVNS at Dignity Health Sports Park on 3 March, 2024 in Los Angeles, United States.

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The locker room of Argentina’s rugby sevens men's team is typically buzzing with banter and jokes. But as soon as the first notes of “Muchachos” ring out over the speakers, the players get down to business.
“It's like the start of being prepared to go to the war,” Argentina's back

Argentina's rugby sevens players have adopted "Muchachos" as their team anthem after the success of their compatriots in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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The French men's rugby sevens team won the inaugural World Rugby SVNS Grand Final on Sunday (2 June), just 54 days before the start of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Inspired by code-switching Antoine Dupont, Les Blues beat the regular season league winners Argentina 19-5 in the final, having learnt

The France team celebrate after beating Argentina in the HSBC Madrid Rugby Sevens final match at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on June 02, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.

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Ireland's women stunned hosts Australia to take their first World Rugby Sevens event victory in Perth on Sunday (28 January).
Australia had won both previous rounds in the 2023/24 World Rugby SVNS series, but they were denied a hat-trick as Eve Higgins' late try saw the Irish prevail 19-14.
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The revamped 2023-2024 World Rugby Sevens Series, also known as SVNS, will begin in Dubai from 2-3 December 2023.
Some adaptations for this year will see the total number of men's teams reduced from 16 to 12, bringing it in line with the women's series and the Paris 2024 Olympics

Rosco Specman of South Africa breaks through the tackle of Joe Webber of New Zealand during the Men's Cup Final match between South Africa and New Zealand on Day Three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Dubai at The Sevens Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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The 2022/23 World Rugby Sevens Series is headed to Sydney, Australia, on 27-29 January for the latest round of the men’s and women’s rugby 7s action.
Reigning Olympic champions New Zealand go into round four top of the women’s standings in red-hot form, having won in Hamilton last week.
But

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 03: Charlotte Caslick of Australia runs the ball with Shiray Kaka of New Zealand in chase during the Women's Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia on Day Two of the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series - Dubai at The Sevens Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

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The women’s World Rugby Sevens Series will begin with a bang in Dubai, on 2-3 December.
With sunshine and a party atmosphere guaranteed, the Emirate hosts one of the most popular stops on the circuit.
For the men, it’ll be the second event of the season after Australia’s victory in

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 04:  Shannon Parry of Australia is tackled by Nadezda Kudinova of Russia during the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens -  HSBC  World Rugby Women's Sevens Series Cup Final  on December 4, 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

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The World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 begins with men’s event in Hong Kong, China, on 4-6 November, and there is plenty to get excited about for this season.
For starters, the top four finishers in both the men’s and women’s competitions will secure an automatic qualification berth for the Paris

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 10: Alowesi Nakoci of Fiji tackled by Seraphine Okemba of France during Women's Championship Quarter Finals match between France and Fiji on day 2 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 at DHL Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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World Rugby Sevens Series 2023: Preview, schedule, how to watch live as top men's and women's players fight for Paris 2024 berths

There will be some familiar faces on show when the women’s rugby sevens tournament at Tokyo 2020 kicks off.
Despite the difficulties the sport has faced in the run up to the games with national programmes being cut and the 2020 World Series being cancelled, many women have since returned

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06:  Charlotte Caslick of Australia runs with the ball during the Women's Pool A rugby match between Ausutralia and Colombia on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Deodoro Stadium on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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The Women's Bronze Medal Match between USA and Australia took place on 30/07/2024, at the Stade de France. Final Score USA 14:12 AUS.

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The Women's Semi-Final Match between Canada and Australia took place on 30/07/2024, at the Stade de France. Final Score CAN 21:12 AUS.

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The Women's Rugby Sevens Bronze Medal Match between United States of America and Australia was held on 30/07/2024 at the Stade de France, Paris. United States of America claimed the Bronze with a 14:12 victory.

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The Women's Rugby Sevens Quarterfinal between Australia and Ireland was held on 29/07/2024. Australia booked a place in the Semifinals with a 40:7 win.

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