Olympics: Men’s & Women’s Rugby Sevens was included in 2016. It will be played in Japan in 2020, Paris in 2024 & hopefully in the future. Las Angeles will host the 20028 games.
The USA Women’s Rugby Sevens Team lost 17-7 to Australia in the 5th place final. The USA had defeated China 33-14 in a 5th place semifinal, and in the other 5th place semifinal Australia beat ROC (Russian Olympic Committee) 35-7. Recap The USA entered the match having beaten Australia 14-12 in pool play. Defense ruled this match, but Australia jumped out to a 10-0 lead at the break on the strength of tries by Nathan and by Ashby. Kristi Kirshe scored the lone USA try midway in the second half with Nicole Heavirland converting to cut the lead to 10-7.…