From small town Sask. to Paris: Carissa Norsten representing Canada at Olympics in rugby sevens
Carissa Norsten only started playing rugby in Warman, Sask., about five years ago.
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'Proud' Blitzbok coach Snyman on bronze medal win: 'The moment belongs to the players'
In a match that proved to be a cliffhanger, and despite an Australian red card in the second half that gave them a numerical advantage, the Blitzboks showed their character as they won the bronze medal in the Olympic Rugby Sevens tournament on Saturday evening in Paris.
Rugby Sevens-Dupont's "Project Paris" pays off magnificently
PARIS : When Antoine Dupont decided to sit out France’s Six Nations campaign to commit himself to the country’s Olympic sevens project, many questioned the rationale of a player widely considered to be one of the best ever to play the XV man game.
Rugby Sevens-Last-gasp South Africa take dramatic bronze
PARIS : South Africa beat Australia 26-19 with the last play of a pulsating rugby sevens third-place playoff on Saturday to win their second Olympic bronze and complete a remarkable turnaround in their fortunes this season.
Rugby Sevens-Incredible Dupont leads France to their first gold of Games
PARIS :France claimed their first gold medal of their own Olympics and first of any kind in men’s rugby sevens when Antoine Dupont led them to a stunning 28-7 win over double-defending champions Fiji on an unforgettable night in the Stade de France on Saturday.
Paris 2024: Sensational Antoine Dupont inspires France to gold
France claimed their first gold medal of their own Olympics and first of any kind in men's rugby sevens when Antoine Dupont led them to a stunning 28-7 win over double-defending champions Fiji on an unforgettable night in the Stade de France on Saturday.
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has surgery on injured finger
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has undergone surgery after injuring his finger during last week's test against Fiji, New Zealand Rugby said on Saturday.