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Rugby at the Olympics: Failed bids, past winners and the sevens format
Dylan Coetzee 24 Jul 2024

Rugby at the Olympics: Failed bids, past winners and the sevens format

Ahead of the unique event, we take a closer look at the history of Rugby Sevens at the Olympic Games.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Paris 2024: All the fixtures for Rugby Sevens at the Olympic Games for Men’s and Women’s
Dylan Coetzee 24 Jul 2024

Paris 2024: All the fixtures for Rugby Sevens at the Olympic Games for Men’s and Women’s

Ahead of what is sure to be an intriguing Olympic Games, we collected all the fixtures for both Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens in one place.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Antoine Dupont, Hugo Keenan and the other rugby stars pushing for Olympic Gold in Paris
Dylan Coetzee 24 Jul 2024

Antoine Dupont, Hugo Keenan and the other rugby stars pushing for Olympic Gold in Paris

We take a look at some of the rugby players who are making the switch in the quest for Olympic glory in July this year.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Bryan Habana hails Antoine Dupont’s ‘massive call’ as he continues to break his ‘ceiling’
David Skippers 23 Jul 2024

Bryan Habana hails Antoine Dupont’s ‘massive call’ as he continues to break his ‘ceiling’

Bryan Habana is backing Antoine Dupont to be a hit at the Olympics Games' sevens tournament.

France
Wallabies winger eager to ‘return the favour’ after ‘mind-blowing’ Olympic ‘opportunity’
David Skippers 23 Jul 2024

Wallabies winger eager to ‘return the favour’ after ‘mind-blowing’ Olympic ‘opportunity’

Mark Nawaqanitawase wants to leave rugby union on a high at the Olympics in Paris before making the switch to rugby league.

Australia
World Rugby CEO dubs Paris 2024 rugby’s ‘golden opportunity’ after ‘very costly’ remarks
Jared Wright 23 Jul 2024

World Rugby CEO dubs Paris 2024 rugby’s ‘golden opportunity’ after ‘very costly’ remarks

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin believes that the 2024 Olympic Games is a 'golden opportunity' for rugby and sevens.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Olympics: USA boss Mike Friday hits out at ‘costly’ Rugby Sevens remarks ahead of ‘fierce and brutal’ medal charge
James While 23 Jul 2024

Olympics: USA boss Mike Friday hits out at ‘costly’ Rugby Sevens remarks ahead of ‘fierce and brutal’ medal charge

USA boss Mike Friday previews the Olympic Sevens and reacts to World Rugby's remarks on the state of the game.

World Rugby Sevens Series
‘The Patrick Mahomes of rugby!” – Why Olympic gold would confirm Antoine Dupont as one of the greatest sports stars France has ever produced
Alex Spink 23 Jul 2024

‘The Patrick Mahomes of rugby!” – Why Olympic gold would confirm Antoine Dupont as one of the greatest sports stars France has ever produced

Alex Spink discusses what Olympic Gold could mean for Antoine Dupont's status as one France's greatest sportsmen.

France
Wallabies hopeful reveals Joe Schmidt’s honest admission about Olympics ‘pinnacle’ as speedster sets sight on medal
David Skippers 22 Jul 2024

Wallabies hopeful reveals Joe Schmidt’s honest admission about Olympics ‘pinnacle’ as speedster sets sight on medal

Corey Toole is hoping to be amongst the medals with Australia's sevens team at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Australia
South African flyer believes they ‘can go all the way’ at the Olympic Games
David Skippers 17 Jul 2024

South African flyer believes they ‘can go all the way’ at the Olympic Games

Blitzboks flyer Siviwe Soyizwapi is backing his team to return with a medal from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris later this month.

South Africa
‘What a ride’ – Wallaby great Michael Hooper brings illustrious career to an end
Jared Wright 30 Jun 2024

‘What a ride’ – Wallaby great Michael Hooper brings illustrious career to an end

Wallabies legend Michael Hooper has announced his retirement from Australian Rugby.

Australia
Hugo Keenan discovers Olympic Games fate as Team Ireland name squads
Adam Kyriacou 17 Jun 2024

Hugo Keenan discovers Olympic Games fate as Team Ireland name squads

Hugo Keenan and Andrew Smith are both named in Ireland's men's Sevens squad for the 2024 Olympic Games, which take place in Paris this July.

Ireland
Brumbies star to snub Wallabies to chase Olympic sevens dream – report
David Skippers 17 Jun 2024

Brumbies star to snub Wallabies to chase Olympic sevens dream – report

Brumbies flyer Corey Toole is reportedly set to join Australia's national sevens team ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris next month.

Australia
Wallabies discards selected in Australia sevens squad as Michael Hooper’s Olympic dream remains intact
David Skippers 14 Jun 2024

Wallabies discards selected in Australia sevens squad as Michael Hooper’s Olympic dream remains intact

Michael Hooper's Olympic Games dream is still alive after after he was named in Australia's squad to face Fiji in trial matches next week.

Australia
NRL-bound Wallabies outcast primed for stunning late Olympic bid amid early release talks
Jared Wright 06 Jun 2024

NRL-bound Wallabies outcast primed for stunning late Olympic bid amid early release talks

Another tug-of-war awaits following Mark Nawaqanitawase's Wallabies snub.

Australia
The bizarre solution to Michael Hooper’s injury keeping his Olympic Games dream alive
David Skippers 04 Jun 2024

The bizarre solution to Michael Hooper’s injury keeping his Olympic Games dream alive

Michael Hooper feels he has revived his chances of being named in Australia's sevens squad for the Olympics by finding a bizarre solution to an injury.

Australia
Who’s hot and who’s not: Premiership finalists and top dogs celebrate while Crusaders and Edinburgh reflect
Adam Kyriacou 03 Jun 2024

Who’s hot and who’s not: Premiership finalists and top dogs celebrate while Crusaders and Edinburgh reflect

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
Antoine Dupont wins season-long Sevens award after inspiring France to another title
Dylan Coetzee 03 Jun 2024

Antoine Dupont wins season-long Sevens award after inspiring France to another title

France star Antoine Dupont not only claimed the Madrid SVNS title but received an individual award for his first season in the faster code.

France
Antoine Dupont goes viral again with a BRUTAL FEND and stunning solo try firing France into SVNS semi-finals
Jared Wright 02 Jun 2024

Antoine Dupont goes viral again with a BRUTAL FEND and stunning solo try firing France into SVNS semi-finals

Antoine Dupont is at it again!

World Rugby Sevens Series
Superstar Antoine Dupont voted as rugby union’s G.O.A.T by Planet Rugby readers
Dylan Coetzee 30 May 2024

Superstar Antoine Dupont voted as rugby union’s G.O.A.T by Planet Rugby readers

The ever-impressive Antoine Dupont got the thumbs up as the greatest player ever by Planet Rugby readers in a poll from this week.

France
CONFIRMED: Ireland star to miss Springboks Tests to chase Olympic dream
Jared Wright 27 May 2024

CONFIRMED: Ireland star to miss Springboks Tests to chase Olympic dream

Hugo Keenan has been called into the sevens squad for this weekend's action.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Who’s hot and who’s not: ‘Inevitable’ Antoine Dupont as Leinster remain ‘the bridesmaid’, and potty-mouthed coach
Dylan Coetzee 27 May 2024

Who’s hot and who’s not: ‘Inevitable’ Antoine Dupont as Leinster remain ‘the bridesmaid’, and potty-mouthed coach

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
Michael Hooper’s Olympic Games dream suffers another setback
David Skippers 24 May 2024

Michael Hooper’s Olympic Games dream suffers another setback

Michael Hooper's Olympics dream suffered a blow when he was ruled out of the World Rugby Sevens Series' final tournament in Madrid next week.

Australia
Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack receive huge Olympic honour ahead of Paris Games
Colin Newboult 16 May 2024

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack receive huge Olympic honour ahead of Paris Games

France duo Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack have been selected as torchbearers for the Paris Olympics.

France
Who’s hot and who’s not: Heavyweights set up mouth-watering Champions Cup final, SVNS winners and England stars’ stupid antics
Dylan Coetzee 06 May 2024

Who’s hot and who’s not: Heavyweights set up mouth-watering Champions Cup final, SVNS winners and England stars’ stupid antics

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
SVNS heaven for New Zealand, Argentina and Great Britain while USA miss Grand Final cut
Adam Kyriacou 05 May 2024

SVNS heaven for New Zealand, Argentina and Great Britain while USA miss Grand Final cut

It was an eventful final stop on the men's SVNS season as New Zealand beat Ireland to claim the Singapore title while Argentina were league winners.

World Rugby Sevens Series
USA and Great Britain set for ‘gladiator match-up’ as SVNS series going ‘down to the wire’
Adam Kyriacou 02 May 2024

USA and Great Britain set for ‘gladiator match-up’ as SVNS series going ‘down to the wire’

USA Sevens head coach Mike Friday has warned there will be "a few twists and turns" as the Eagles and Great Britain battle for SVNS series survival.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Wallabies legend gives honest assessment of Michael Hooper’s Sevens switch
David Skippers 13 Apr 2024

Wallabies legend gives honest assessment of Michael Hooper’s Sevens switch

Ex-Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell is backing Michael Hooper to be successful at Sevens as he bids to play for Australia at the Paris Olympics later this year.

Australia
Blitzboks give ‘ridiculous decision’ the Rassie Erasmus treatment on social media
Jared Wright 06 Apr 2024

Blitzboks give ‘ridiculous decision’ the Rassie Erasmus treatment on social media

The South African 7s team wasn't happy with the decision.

South Africa
Michael Hooper shows off breakdown prowess in Sevens debut in Hong Kong
Dylan Coetzee 05 Apr 2024

Michael Hooper shows off breakdown prowess in Sevens debut in Hong Kong

Wallabies legend Michael Hooper showed his breakdown abilities with a stunning intervention to win a penalty in his Sevens debut for Australia.

Australia
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