Sevens Olympics

Enjoy every second of Olympic rugby 7s, the ultimate rugby sevens tournament. Contested every four years, the Olympic Games features the sport’s greatest sides as they compete to win one of the world’s most coveted prizes: the Olympic gold medal.

Are you ready to watch rugby sevens at the 2028 Olympic Games? You’ll find all of the latest rugby sevens Olympics updates, insights and information below.

Rugby Sevens Olympics History

Rugby union, with 15 players per side, was introduced to the Olympics in 1900. The hosts, France, claimed rugby’s first gold medal while Germany sealed silver and Great Britain took bronze. After a successful debut, rugby was also contested at the 1908, 1920 and 1924 Olympics.

Following a 92-year hiatus, rugby returned to the Olympic stage at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The sport was reinstated as rugby sevens, featuring squads of no more than 12 players. The first winners were Fiji (men’s) and Australia (women’s). Following this, at the 2020 Olympics, the Fiji men’s team retained their title, while New Zealand won the women’s competition. 

Fast-forward to 2024 and the sport once again featured at the Paris Olympics. This time, Fiji (men) were beaten by home favourites, France, in the final. A spirited France side, led by the legendary Antoine Dupont, cruised to a 28-7 victory in the final and claimed the gold medal in the process. In the women’s tournament, New Zealand retained their crown. 

Olympic Rugby at the 2028 Summer Olympics

Olympic rugby sevens has been retained for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Plus, it’s also expected to be included in the 2032 Olympics, which will be held in Australia. 

The pools have not yet been drawn for the 2028 Olympics. However, as soon as information becomes available, we’ll post breaking news updates and stories right here on this page.