Welcome back to the second day of Rugby Sevens action at the Paris Olympics. Today, the focus is on the quarter-finals as the teams battle it out for a spot in the semi-finals. Australia kicked off the day by defeating Argentina 22-14 and securing a spot in the quarter-finals against the USA. The Australians put on a strong defensive performance and controlled the game to secure the win.
In other matches, Fiji managed to keep their Olympic title defense alive with a 19-15 win over Ireland, while France delighted the home crowd with a 26-14 victory over Argentina. New Zealand, on the other hand, suffered a surprising 14-7 loss to South Africa in the quarter-finals.
As the day progresses, more exciting matches are set to take place, including Samoa and Kenya facing off for ninth place after securing victories in their respective matches. The quarter-final matchups have been confirmed, with teams like New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, France, Fiji, Ireland, Australia, and the USA battling for a spot in the semi-finals.
For fans looking to catch all the Rugby Sevens action from the Paris Olympics, the games will be broadcast live and on-demand in 4K on Stan Sport and the Nine Network. Additionally, the Nine Network will have dedicated free-to-air channels showcasing various Olympic sports, including Rugby Sevens, on 9Now.
As the competition heats up and teams fight for a chance at Olympic glory, be sure to tune in to witness the thrilling matches and see which teams will advance to the next round. Stay updated with us for more updates on the Rugby Sevens action at the Paris Olympics.