New Zealand edges Fiji in extra time, faces France in final
TOKYO — Gayle Broughton spun out of two tackles and touched down as she rolled into the in-goal area in extra time to clinch...
US beats Australia, China reaches quarterfinals in rugby 7s
TOKYO — Cheta Emba finished off an attacking move with a powerful burst, Abby Gustaitis scored the clincher and the United States became the...
Check it out: US women open rugby 7s with win over China
TOKYO — The self-described rugby TikToker Ilona Maher finally got a taste of Olympic competition after bringing the world into the athletes village via...
COVID-hit Fiji celebrates Olympic rugby sevens gold
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Emerging gingerly from their homes in a nation under curfew, Fijians cheered, sang hymns and danced in the streets Wednesday...
Defending champion Fiji to meet New Zealand in 7s final
TOKYO — Jerry Tuwai’s Fijians are within one victory of back-to-back Olympic gold medals in a sport that is intrinsically part of life in...
In the market for a medal, US rugby 7s finish just short
TOKYO — For rugby sevens veterans like Perry Baker, competing in the Olympics can involve a fine balance between gamesmanship and showmanship.
...
All Blacks to play US Eagles at FedEx Field in October
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the All Blacks will play the United States at FedEx Field outside Washington D.C. in...
Fiji to play Australia, US to meet Britain in rugby 7s QFs
TOKYO — Olympic champion Jerry Tuwai keeps repeating the mantra that Fiji treats every game as a final.
...
Fiji beats Japan to open Olympic rugby sevens title defense
TOKYO — Defending champion Fiji kicked off the Olympic rugby sevens competition with a 24-19 comeback win over Japan on a humid, cloudy Monday...
Americans seek more swimming medals on Day 3 of Tokyo Games
TOKYO — The Americans try to add to their impressive first day haul of swimming medals on Day 3 of the Tokyo Games when...