Rugby Sevens

With the help of sports science, the Team GB Rugby 7's Captain showcases what makes him one of the best in the world in his sport.

Tom MITCHELL

Rio 2016 | Olympic Games

Originals

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Anatomy of a Rugby Player: How strong is silver medallist Tom Mitchell?

Team GB's silver medal winning captain Tom Mitchell tells us the seven best things about Rugby Sevens, which debuted at Rio 2016.

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Tom Mitchell: Seven reasons you should be watching Rugby Sevens

United States of America

Simone

Simone Biles - Olympics.com

Sweden

Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

Mikaela SHIFFRIN

Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

The Rugby Sevens tournament at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games produced high drama on the second day of action, where the four semifinalists were decided.
Rio 2016 silver medallists Great Britain produced one of the comebacks of the tournament beating the United States 26-21 in their quarterfinal clash to keep

Tokyo 2020 | Olympic Games

CHOFU, JAPAN - JULY 27: Dan Norton of Team Great Britain scores a try during the Rugby Sevens Men's Quarter-final match between Great Britain and United States on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Stadium on July 27, 2021 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

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Great Britain produce spirited comeback to reach Tokyo 2020 Rugby Sevens semis

Great Britain will send men's and women's rugby sevens teams to Tokyo 2020 after all.
In September, squad members including Tom Mitchell told Olympic Channel they were having to self-fund their Olympic ambitions after England's governing body, the Rugby Football Union (RFU), scrapped sevens player and staff contracts as part

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Funding boost ensures Team GB will compete in Tokyo 2020 sevens

Great Britain's men's rugby sevens team may have made the Olympic final at Rio 2016, but several of their top players are now facing an uphill struggle to even compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games due to a loss of funding.
Last month the Rugby Football Union, who run the

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Funding needed: Team GB Olympic rugby dreams on the line

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