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‘One of the best’: Fans and SVNS stars react to Perry Baker’s retirement
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Olympics
Sevens Olympics
Enjoy every second of Olympic rugby 7s, the ultimate rugby sevens tournament. Contested every four years, the Olympic Games features the sport’s greatest sides as they compete to win one of the world’s most coveted prizes: the Olympic gold medal.
Are you ready for the 2024 rugby Olympic Games? You’ll find all of the latest rugby sevens Olympics updates, insights and information below.
Latest
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John Manenti leaves Australia Sevens for San Diego head coach role in MLR
82 days ago
Sevens
Australia captain Nick Malouf retires from sevens after third Olympics
85 days ago
Sevens
Chiefs recruit Leroy Carter on tough decision to leave All Blacks Sevens
86 days ago
Sevens
Sarah Hirini reflects on ‘emotional’ injury-plagued journey to Olympic gold
86 days ago
Olympian Corey Toole praises Antoine Dupont for ‘impressive’ sevens stint
Fiji Sevens coach Kolinisau wants another shot at gold
Stacey Waaka has a new goal after second Olympic gold
‘Multiple fractures’: Sarah Hirini pushes through pain to win Olympic gold
New Zealand coach calls for All Blacks to follow Dupont’s sevens success
‘Not even the best halfback’: Kiwi dismisses Antoine Dupont GOAT talk
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Opinion
The rugby union myth that the Olympics has dispelled
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Sevens
Opinion
History at Paris Games: Ilona Maher’s Olympic medal is a win for rugby
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Sevens
Opinion
Resilience & redemption: New Zealand prove they’re the world’s best
Coach reflects on ‘special’ end to Portia Woodman-Wickliffe’s sevens career
Olympic medallist Ilona Maher: 'Female athletes are truly amazing'
Sevens
Opinion
From triumph to tears: The cruel & unforgiving nature of rugby sevens
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'Better than the OBJ catch': Ireland women go viral after crazy manoeuvre labelled 'insane'
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‘Ready to give back’: Retiring sevens star Sharni Smale hints at 15s switch
Ex-Wallaby wonders if Australia viewed Olympic semi as ‘a stepping stone’
Australia miss out on sevens Olympics medal after two heartbreaking losses
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Black Ferns repeat as Olympic gold medallists as legends bow out on top
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New Zealand retain women’s Olympic Sevens gold, USA claim bronze
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Abi Burton makes Olympic comeback as Amy Wilson Hardy withdrawn
Canada upset Australia to end Rio 2016 champions' gold medal hopes
Rugby Sevens Olympics History
Rugby union, with 15 players per side, was introduced to the Olympics in 1900. The hosts, France, claimed rugby’s first gold medal while Germany sealed silver and Great Britain took bronze. After a successful debut, rugby was also contested at the 1908, 1920 and 1924 Olympics.
Following a 92-year hiatus, rugby returned to the Olympic stage at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The sport was reinstated as rugby sevens, featuring squads of no more than 12 players. The first winners were Fiji and the team successfully defended their title and secured a second gold in 2020.
Olympic Rugby at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Olympic rugby sevens will make its third appearance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The men’s teams will compete from 24 to 27 July and the women’s tournament will take place between 28 and 30 July. The matches will be held at the Stade de France, where 24 teams will vie to take home the gold medal.
