Sports at the Summer Olympics Paris 2024 Rugby

Olympic Summer Olympics Men's Program Rugby Paris 2024
Olympic Summer Olympics Women's Program Rugby Paris 2024

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### Rugby at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Preview

Rugby sevens is set to feature prominently at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Here’s a preview of what to expect:

#### **Event Details**
- **Dates**: The rugby sevens tournament will take place from July 24 to July 30, 2024.
- **Venue**: The matches will be held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris. This iconic stadium has hosted numerous high-profile sporting events, including Rugby World Cup matches.

#### **Format**
- **Teams**: The tournament will feature 12 teams in both the men's and women's categories.
- **Structure**: The teams will be divided into three pools of four. After the pool stages, the top teams will advance to the knockout rounds, culminating in the gold and bronze medal matches.

#### **Qualification**
Teams have been qualifying through various regional tournaments and the World Rugby Sevens Series. Notable qualified teams include:

- **Men's Teams**:
- Fiji (defending champions from 2016 and 2020)
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Great Britain
- France (host nation)

- **Women's Teams**:
- New Zealand (defending champions from 2020)
- Australia (2016 champions)
- Canada
- France (host nation)
- United States

#### **Contenders**
- **Men’s Tournament**:
- **Fiji**: Known for their flair and skills, they will be aiming for a third consecutive gold medal.
- **New Zealand**: Always strong contenders with a blend of physicality and speed.
- **South Africa**: Consistently performing well on the World Rugby Sevens Series circuit.
- **France**: As hosts, they will have strong home support and are looking to make a significant impact.

- **Women’s Tournament**:
- **New Zealand**: The team to beat with their powerful and skilled squad.
- **Australia**: Strong contenders with a history of success in sevens.
- **France**: Hoping to leverage home advantage and recent improvements in their game.
- **United States**: Rising in prominence with a mix of athleticism and tactical nous.

#### **Key Players to Watch**
- **Men**:
- **Jerry Tuwai (Fiji)**: A veteran and two-time gold medalist, known for his agility and playmaking.
- **Scott Curry (New Zealand)**: A leader on the field with a combination of strength and skill.
- **Perry Baker (USA)**: Renowned for his speed and try-scoring ability.

- **Women**:
- **Portia Woodman (New Zealand)**: A prolific try-scorer with exceptional speed and power.
- **Charlotte Caslick (Australia)**: Known for her playmaking skills and vision on the field.
- **Bianca Farella (Canada)**: A key player with a knack for finding the try line.

#### **Expectations**
The Paris 2024 Olympics promises to deliver thrilling rugby sevens action, with a blend of established powerhouses and emerging teams. The home advantage for France could play a pivotal role, especially with passionate local support. The fast-paced, high-scoring nature of rugby sevens ensures that the matches will be exciting and unpredictable, making it one of the highlights of the Olympic schedule.

#### **Impact on the Sport**
Rugby sevens' inclusion in the Olympics has significantly boosted the sport's visibility and development worldwide. The Paris 2024 Games are expected to further this trend, encouraging more nations to invest in rugby programs and inspiring the next generation of players and fans.

Overall, rugby sevens at the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to be a captivating spectacle, showcasing the best of speed, skill, and strategy in a format that is accessible and exciting for a global audience.

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Update 24 Jul: Although the games have yet to officially start, the kick-off has already taken place and the first result is also known. Australia wins 21-14 in the rugby sevens opening match

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Use local Paris times.

Sevens
	24 Jul	16:30		Poule B   - Australia - Samoa  21 - 14
	24 Jul	17:00		Poule B   - Argentina - Kenya  31 - 12
	24 Jul	17:30		Poule C   - France - United States  12 - 12
	24 Jul	18:00		Poule C   - Fiji - Uruguay  40 - 12
	24 Jul	18:30		Poule A   - Ireland - South Africa  10 - 5
	24 Jul	19:00		Poule A   - New Zealand - Japan  40 - 12
	24 Jul	20:00		Poule B   - Australia - Kenya  21 - 7
	24 Jul	20:30		Poule B   - Argentina - Samoa  28 - 12
	24 Jul	21:00		Poule C   - France - Uruguay  19 - 12
	24 Jul	21:30		Poule C   - Fiji - United States  38 - 12
	24 Jul	22:00		Poule A   - Ireland - Japan  40 - 5
	24 Jul	22:30		Poule A   - New Zealand - South Africa  17 - 5
	25 Jul	15:00		Poule B   - Samoa - Kenya  26 - 0
	25 Jul	15:30		Poule B   - Argentina - Australia  14 - 22
	25 Jul	16:00		Poule C   - United States - Uruguay  33 - 17
	25 Jul	16:30		Poule C   - Fiji - France  19 - 12
	25 Jul	17:00		Poule A   - South Africa - Japan  49 - 5
	25 Jul	17:30		Poule A   - New Zealand - Ireland  14 - 12
	25 Jul	22:00		Quarter Final   - New Zealand - South Africa  7 - 14
	25 Jul	22:30		Quarter Final   - Argentina - France  14 - 26
	25 Jul	23:00		Quarter Final   - Fiji - Ireland  19 - 15
	25 Jul	23:30		Quarter Finals   - Australia - United States  18 - 0
	27 Jul	16:30		Semi Final   - South Africa - France  5 - 19
	27 Jul	17:00		Semi Final   - Fiji - Australia  31 - 7
	27 Jul	20:00		Bronze Medal Game   - South Africa - Australia  26 - 19
	27 Jul	20:45		Final   - Fiji - France  28 - 7
				France
				Fiji
				South Africa

All times subject to change, we don't have control over the weather and/or the Russians.

Sevens
	28 Jul	16:30		Poule B   - Ireland - Great Britain  12 - 21
	28 Jul	17:00		Poule B   - Australia - South Africa  34 - 5
	28 Jul	17:30		Poule C   - United States - Japan  36 - 7
	28 Jul	18:00		Poule C   - France - Brazil  26 - 0
	28 Jul	18:30		Poule A   - Fiji - Canada  14 - 17
	28 Jul	19:00		Poule A   - New Zealand - China  43 - 5
	28 Jul	20:00		Poule B   - Ireland - South Africa  38 - 0
	28 Jul	20:30		Poule B   - Australia - Great Britain  36 - 5
	28 Jul	21:00		Poule C   - United States - Brazil  24 - 5
	28 Jul	21:30		Poule C   - France - Japan  49 - 0
	28 Jul	22:00		Poule A   - Fiji - China  12 - 40
	28 Jul	22:30		Poule A   - New Zealand - Canada  33 - 7
	29 Jul	15:00		Poule B   - Great Britain - South Africa  26 - 17
	29 Jul	15:30		Poule B   - Australia - Ireland  19 - 14
	29 Jul	16:00		Poule C   - Japan - Brazil  39 - 12
	29 Jul	16:30		Poule C   - France - United States  31 - 14
	29 Jul	17:00		Poule A   - Canada - China  26 - 17
	29 Jul	17:30		Poule A   - New Zealand - Fiji  38 - 7
	29 Jul	22:00		Quarter Final   - New Zealand - China  55 - 5
	29 Jul	22:30		Quarter Final   - Great Britain - United States  7 - 17
	29 Jul	23:00		Quarter Final   - France - Canada  14 - 19
	29 Jul	23:30		Quarter Finals   - Australia - Ireland  40 - 7
	30 Jul	16:30		Semi Final   - New Zealand - United States  24 - 12
	30 Jul	17:00		Semi Final   - Canada - Australia  21 - 12
	30 Jul	19:45		Final   - New Zealand - Canada  19 - 12
				New Zealand
				Canada
				United States of America
	30 Jul	20:00		Bronze Medal Game   - United States - Australia  14 - 12

All times subject to change, we don't have control over the weather and/or the Russians.

Update 24 Jul: Although the games have yet to officially start, the kick-off has already taken place and the first result is also known. Australia wins 21-14 in the rugby sevens opening match