[ad_1] The Blitzboks scored a try in the final play to beat six-man Australia in a thrilling playoff to secure an Olympic Games bronze medal on Saturday. Tries from Selvyn Davids and Shaun Williams, to go with a brace from forward Zain Davids, took the Blitzboks to a 26-19 victory in the bronze medal playoffs in Paris. Having come into the Olympic Games as underdogs after a poor Sevens Series
[ad_1] A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size Australia’s hopes of a maiden gold medal for the Mens Sevens have been resolutely ended by a stunning Fiji second performance at the Stade de France. Going into the sheds at halftime 7-7, the Olympic champions came out for the second half and put on a stunning display for the near 69,000 fans,
[ad_1] After a series of underwhelming performances in the pool stage, where they finished second behind Fiji, this was a statement performance from France.Back-rower Andy Timo scored the opening try after two minutes before 24-year-old Grandidier, who has an English father and a French mother, twice stormed in down the right.Rayan Rebbadj added the conversions as France led 21-0 at half-time, even with talisman Antoine Dupont starting on the bench."We
[ad_1] Ciaran Beattie’s side face Ireland on July 28 in their opening pool match at the Stade de France. England full-back Ellie Kildunne feels “something special” could unfold for Great Britain women’s rugby sevens at the Paris Olympics. The Harlequins player, voted player of the tournament when England’s 15s sealed a third straight Six Nations Grand Slam earlier this year, is included in Team GB’s 12-strong squad. Ciaran Beattie’s side
[ad_1] The South Africa Women’s Sevens rugby team is set to make its inaugural appearance at the Olympic Games, with head coach Renfred Dazel highlighting the magnitude of the occasion for the team and the nation. The team is driven by the inspiration of being part of this historic moment and the opportunity to motivate future generations, according to Dazel.Speaking ahead of the Rugby Sevens Women’s tournament at the Stade
[ad_1] All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is recovering from finger surgery and it is unclear when he will return to the field, New Zealand Rugby said on Saturday. Barrett is in doubt for next month’s start of the Rugby Championship after injuring a finger during the 47-5 win over Fiji in San Diego last Saturday. The 72-Test veteran has started all three matches since being named to lead New Zealand
[ad_1] A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size France fullback Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended for 34 weeks and fined amost $50,000 after posting a racist video on social media.The incident happened during the French team’s tour of Argentina earlier this month, and the French Rugby Federation announced their punishment on Friday.The FFR’s disciplinary council ruled that the 25-year-old Toulon player
[ad_1] France full-back Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended for 34 weeks and fined 30,000 euros (£25,335) by the French Rugby Federation (FFR) after he posted a racist video on social media.During France's summer tour of Argentina earlier this month, the 25-year-old posted the video, which included a racist comment aimed at the Arab community.In a statement, the FFR said Jaminet had "harmed the best interests of rugby".The Toulouse full-back can
[ad_1] By Peter Murdock Alongside some preliminary football and handball matches, some of rugby sevens’ biggest names have been competing for the chance to claim a spot on the podium as some of the games’ first medallists. With the inclusion of rugby at the Olympics only returning to reality at the Rio 2016 games, followed by a coronavirus-imposed crowd-less 2020 tournament, fans undoubtedly have been expecting a fully-fledged spectacle in
[ad_1] The South Africa men’s sevens team are taking inspiration from the Springboks Rugby World Cup heroics last year at the Stade de France as they chase their own gold medal in Paris this weekend. The ‘Blitzboks’ are focused and prepared for their upcoming match against France in the semi-finals of the 2024 Olympic Games, set to take place on Saturday afternoon. Interim head coach Philip Snyman noted that the
