Rugby Sevens at the Olympics: Schedule, Team GB News and TV Coverage

The Paris Olympic Games are just around the corner, bringing with them the highly anticipated Rugby Sevens tournaments. Here’s everything you need to know about Rugby Sevens at the Olympics from a Team GB perspective.

In the UK, significant attention will be directed towards the Rugby Sevens players during the Olympics. This year, only the women’s national team has qualified for the Olympics in France.

The Schedule Overview

The Olympic Games officially open on July 26, 2024, and run until August 11. In Rugby Sevens, the men’s preliminary round kicks off today, July 24, while the women’s campaign starts on July 28 with an opening match between Team GB and Ireland. The women’s final is set for July 30, and the men’s final will conclude the events on July 27. Here’s the detailed schedule:

Men

• Pool Stage: July 24 – July 25
• Knock-Out Stage: July 25 & July 27
• Medal Matches:
  • Bronze Medal Match: July 27 at 18:00
  • Gold Medal Match: July 27 at 18:45

Women

• Pool Stage: July 28 – July 29
• Knock-Out Stage: July 29 & July 30
• Medal Matches:
  • Bronze Medal Match: July 30 at 18:00
  • Gold Medal Match: July 30 at 18:45

The Squads

20-year-old Talent Included: Coach Ciaran Beattie has named his squad for the Olympics.

Team GB Women’s Rugby Sevens Squad

• Amy Wilson Hardy
• Ellie Boatman
• Ellie Kildunne
• Emma Uren (C)
• Grace Crompton
• Heather Cowell
• Isla Norman-Bell
• Jade Shekells
• Jasmine Joyce
• Lauren Torley
• Lisa Thomson
• Meg Jones

The Groups at the Olympics

There are three pools for both the men’s and women’s tournaments, each consisting of four teams. The top two teams from each pool, along with the two best third-placed teams, advance to the quarterfinals.

Men

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

Women

• Pool A: New Zealand, Fiji, Canada, China
• Pool B: Australia, Ireland, Great Britain, South Africa
• Pool C: France, USA, Japan, Brazil

Where Will the Rugby Sevens Games Take Place?

All Rugby Sevens matches for both the men and women will be held at France’s national stadium, Stade de France, in Paris. This iconic stadium can accommodate about 80,000 spectators, providing a grand stage for the exciting Rugby Sevens action.

Who Will Broadcast Rugby Sevens at the Olympic Games?

In the UK, the BBC will cover all events of the Olympic Games, including Rugby Sevens. The BBC, known for its comprehensive sports coverage, will provide live broadcasts, extensive highlights, and in-depth analysis of every game.

BBC Coverage Overview

The BBC will broadcast live from Paris every competition day, ensuring fans do not miss any of the action. Coverage starts with the first competitions on July 24, including the opening matches of the men’s Rugby Sevens tournament.

The BBC will offer up to 15 hours of daily coverage, featuring live broadcasts on television and streaming options on BBC iPlayer. This extensive coverage ensures that every crucial decision is delivered to UK sports fans’ living rooms and mobile devices. The BBC will show every Great Britain Rugby Sevens match live, with full-length streams available online.

For everything about the Rugby Sevens competition at the Olympics, check out our guide here, and for the full schedule, visit this link.