Team GB men’s rugby sevens team edge past Japan 21-19 as they continue strong start to Rio 2016 Olympics

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Team GB men’s rugby sevens team edge past Japan 21-19 as they continue strong start to Rio 2016 Olympics: Down at the rugby sevens, it was a day of an almighty upset and a sad injury, but at the end of it Great Britain emerged victorious, just. The shock was Japan beating New Zealand at the Deodoro Stadium 14-2, an echo of their 15-man team staging the most … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

Japan stun mighty New Zealand in Olympic rugby: Traditional powerhouse New Zealand fell to Japan 14-12 on the first day of the men’s rugby sevens tournament at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Besides Tuesday’s defeat, the second-seeded All Blacks saw star Sonny Bill Williams leave the game with an injury and he … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

Golden again, US women capture Olympic gymnastics title: RUGBY STUNNER : Sonny Bill Williams was helped off with an ankle injury during New Zealand’s shocking 14-12 loss to Japan in its first game of rugby sevens. New Zealand is a 12-time world series champion and one of the top contenders for the first rugby … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

Rio Olympics 2016: Kiwi coach’s sledge inspires Aussie women to sevens rugby: A pre-match sledge from New Zealand coach Sean Horan has inspired Australia to a first-ever gold medal in the women’s rugby sevens at Deodoro Stadium. Amid wild celebrations from the Australians on full-time following their 24-17 victory of the Kiwis … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

Judoka Silva delights home fans: An unbeatable Australia became the first-ever Olympic champion in the women’s Rugby Sevens defeating New Zealand, its toughest rival, 24-17 in an exciting final in which the technical excellence of the Wallabies won the day. “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews