Paris Olympics 2024: Full Schedule And Pools Revealed For Rugby Sevens Competition

Charlie Reynolds — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:56:41 +0000

Paris Olympics 2024: Rugby is all set to be on the Summer Olympics at Paris 2024, after thrilling competitions at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. In fact, Rugby will be one of the first competitions on show at the Paris Olympics 2024 with some 288 athletes all set to compete with each other.

For the unversed, twelve men’s and twelve women’s teams have been divided into three pools each based on their rankings from recent tournaments.

In the Paris Olympics, expect thrilling rugby sevens action with France, Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia among the contenders, while newcomers like Uruguay and South Africa add excitement to the tournament.

Find out all the details about the Rugby Seven pools and the schedule for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024. Have a look:

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024 RUGBY SEVENS POOLS

Men’s pools

Pool A: New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Japan
Pool B: Australia, Argentina, Samoa, Kenya
Pool C: Fiji, France, USA, Uruguay

Women’s pools

Pool A: New Zealand, Fiji, Canada, People’s Republic of China
Pool B: Australia, Ireland, Great Britain, South Africa
Pool C: France, USA, Japan, Brazil

Full Schedule Of Rugby At Paris Olympics 2024

Wednesday, 24th July:

19:00 – Preliminary Phase
19:30 – Preliminary Phase
20:00 – Preliminary Phase
20:30 – Preliminary Phase
21:00 – Preliminary Phase
21:30 – Preliminary Phase
22:30 – Preliminary Phase
23:00 – Preliminary Phase
23:30 – Preliminary Phase

Thursday, 25th July:

00:00 – Preliminary Phase
00:30- Preliminary Phase
01:00 – Preliminary Phase
17:30 – Preliminary Phase
18:00 – Preliminary Phase
18:30 – Preliminary Phase
19:00 – Preliminary Phase
19:30 – Preliminary Phase
20:00 – Preliminary Phase
23:30 – Men’s Placing 9-12

Friday, 26th July:

00:00 – Men’s Placing 9-12
00:30 – Men’s Quarter-final
01:00 – Men’s Quarter-final
01:30 – Men’s Quarter-final
02:00 – Men’s Quarter-final

Saturday, 27th July:

18:00 – Men’s Placing 5-8
18:30 – Men’s Placing 5-8
19:00 – Men’s Semi-final
19:30 – Men’s Semi-final
20:00 – Men’s Placing 11-12
20:30 – Men’s Placing 9-10
21:30 – Men’s Placing 7-8
22:00 – Men’s Placing 5-6
22:30 – Men’s Bronze Medal Match
23:15 – Men’s Gold Medal Match

Sunday, 28th July:

Monday, 29th July:

00:00 – Preliminary Phase
00:30 – Preliminary Phase
01:00 – Preliminary Phase
17:30 – Preliminary Phase
18:00 – Preliminary Phase
18:30 – Preliminary Phase
19:00 – Preliminary Phase
19:30 – Preliminary Phase
20:00 – Preliminary Phase
23:30 – Women’s Placing 9-12

Tuesday, 30th July

00:00 – Women’s Placing 9-12
00:30 – Women’s Quarter-final
01:00 – Women’s Quarter-final
01:30 – Women’s Quarter-final
02:00 – Women’s Quarter-final
18:00 – Women’s Placing 5-8
18:30 – Women’s Placing 5-8
19:00 – Women’s Semi-final
19:30 – Women’s Semi-final
20:00 – Women’s Placing 11-12
20:30 – Women’s Placing 9-10
21:30 – Women’s Placing 7-8
22:00 – Women’s Placing 5-6
22:30 – Women’s Bronze Medal Match
23:15 – Women’s Gold Medal Match

In a surprising turn of events, Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has announced his departure from the world of rugby to embark on a new journey in the National Football League (NFL). The 22-year-old winger, renowned for his performances with Gloucester and the Wales national team, has left rugby immediately to join the NFL’s International Player Pathway program.

Rees-Zammit’s decision to step away from rugby has sent shockwaves through the rugby community, particularly on the brink of the Six Nations. In a statement, the talented winger expressed gratitude for the honor of playing rugby for his country but emphasized that the time has come to pursue a new professional goal in the NFL.

Joining the NFL International Player Pathway program, Rees-Zammit’s move has been hailed as a major coup for the initiative since its inception in 2017. Known for his exceptional speed and agility on the rugby field, the Welsh star’s transition to the NFL is anticipated to be a seamless one. He will undergo a 10-week program within the International Player Pathway, making him eligible for the 2024 NFL draft. In the event he is not drafted, Rees-Zammit retains the option to sign as an undrafted free agent.

The departure of Rees-Zammit from rugby has triggered diverse reactions from fans and the rugby community. Some express support for his bold decision, while others question the rationale behind the move. Undoubtedly, the loss of the Welsh winger is significant for Gloucester and Wales, yet his pursuit of an NFL career underlines his ambition and commitment to achieving the highest levels of success in his chosen sport.

As Rees-Zammit commences his NFL journey, enthusiasts and the rugby community will closely follow his progress, eagerly anticipating the potential impact he could make on the American football field. While the transition from rugby to the NFL poses challenges, Rees-Zammit’s undeniable talent and determination suggest that he possesses the qualities required to thrive in this new chapter of his sporting career.

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