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Olympic Games - Men's Sevens
Best images from Rio 2016 where Rugby Sevens made its exciting debut
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
The Fiji players salute the crowd after beating Great Britain 43-7 to win the gold medal on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
The Fiji players pose with their gold medals following a 43-7 victory over Great Britain on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Captain Osea Kolinisau celebrates with the Fiji flag after guiding the men's team to the gold medal - their country's first ever Olympic medal - on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Olympic champions Fiji pose with their gold medals during the medal ceremony on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Fiji players, coach Ben Ryan and the management team break out into song after winning the gold medal on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Team GB captain Tom Mitchell can't prevent Vatemo Ravouvou from scoring Fiji's fifth try of the first half of the gold medal match on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Jerry Tuwai scores one of Fiji's tries in their 43-7 defeat of Great Britain in the gold medal match on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Team GB captain Tom Mitchell can't stop his opposite number Osea Kolinisau from scoring Fiji's first try in the gold medal match on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Japan's Kazuhiro Goya dives over for a try during their bronze medal match against South Africa on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Rosko Specman scored a hat-trick for South Africa in their 54-14 defeat of Japan to claim the bronze medal on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Australia captain Ed Jenkins holds off Julien Candelon to score a try on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Fiji fans show support for their country on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Great Britain players celebrate after securing their place in the gold medal match with a 7-5 defeat of South Africa on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Great Britain's Dan Norton makes a try-saving tackle on Rosko Specman of South Africa in the semi-final on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
South Africa captain Kyle Brown scores the opening try of their semi-final with Great Britain on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Fiji's Josua Tuisova acrobatically dives to score a try during their semi-final with Japan on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Kazushi Hano scores a try for Japan in their semi-final with Fiji on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Australia's Tom Cusack scored two tries in their 26-21 loss to Argentina in the fifth place semi-final on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Argentina captain runs round to score a try at the end of the first half of their fifth place semi-final against Australia on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby / World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Sacha Valleau scored a late consolation try for France in their fifth place semi-final loss to New Zealand - two years after he won a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
New Zealand's Regan Ware reaches out to score his second try of the fifth place semi-final against France on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Stephen Parez scores for one of his two tries for France in their fifth place semi-final defeat by New Zealand on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Brazil's Felipe Sancery is tackled by Willy Ambaka of Kenya during their 11th place play-off on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day three
Kenya's Billy Odhiambo dives over to score one of his three tries in the 11th place play-off against hosts Brazil on day three of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 11 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Agony and ecstacy: Argentina's Matias Moroni sits dejected following an extra-time try by Dan Bibby of Great Britain in their quarter-final on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Dan Bibby scores the winning try for Great Britain in sudden death extra-time in their quarter-final with Argentina on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Japan's Masakatsu Nikosaka tries to wrong-foot Damien Cler during their quarter-final on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Japan's players celebrate after beating France 12-7 in their quarter-final on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Gillies Kaka scores New Zealand's try in their quarter-final loss to Fiji on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Jerry Tuwai scores what proved to be Fiji's winning try in their quarter-final with New Zealand on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo by Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Marcos Poggi breaks through to score one of his two tries in Spain's 14-12 win over Kenya in the ninth place semi-finals on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Kenya's Billy Odhiambo scores a try during their ninth place semi-final with Spain on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo by Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rugby - Olympics: Day 5
Carlin Isles tries to stop Brazil's Daniel Sancery in his USA side's ninth place semi-final encounter on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Carlin Isles scored a hat-trick in the USA's 24-12 defeat of hosts Brazil in their ninth place semi-final on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Fiji's Savenaca Rawaca is tackled by Garrett Bender of the USA on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Fiji captain Osea Kolinisau dives over for a try during their final Pool A match with USA on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Argentina's Nicolas Bruzzone dives over for a try during their Pool A match with hosts Brazil on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
German Schulz scores one of Argentina's tries in their 31-0 defeat of hosts Brazil on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo by Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Argentina fans show support for their side ahead of their Pool A match with Brazil on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
New Zealand's Augustine Pulu tries to wrong-foot Great Britain captain Tom Mitchell in their Pool C encounter on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Teruya Goya tries to step through the Kenyan defence in Japan's 31-7 victory on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Teruya Goto bumps off Kenya's Biko Adema to score Japan's opening try in their Pool C match on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Australia's James Stannard is tackled by Kwagga Smith in their must-win Pool B match with South Africa on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Australia captain Ed Jenkins and Philip Snyman of South Africa shake hands prior to their crucial Pool B match on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo by Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day two
Virimi Vakatawa scores two of France's tries in a 26-5 victory over Spain on day two of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 10 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Fiji fans show their support for their country on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Semi Kunatani holds off Fernando Luna during Fiji's Pool A match with Argentina on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
USA's Carlin Isles races in for a try in their win over Brazil on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Augustine Pulu scores a try for New Zealand in their Pool C match with Kenya on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Kenya's Dennis Ombachi is tackled by Akira Ioane in their Pool C match with New Zealand on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
A general view on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Japan's Katsuyuki Sakai scores a try against Great Britain on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Japan's Lomano Lemeki scores a try in their Pool C match with Great Britain on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's rugby sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Team GB's James Rodwell races away for one of his two tries in their 21-19 win over Japan on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Kyle Brown scores a try for South Africa in their Pool B win over France on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
USA's Danny Barrett scores a try during their Pool A match with Argentina on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Fiji powerhouse Josua Tuisova leaves Daniel Sancery behind in their Pool A match with Brazil on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Brazil's Daniel Sancery tries to fend off Fiji captain Osea Kolinisau in their Pool A match on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Felipe Claro dives to score the opening try for Brazil in their Pool A match with Fiji on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Japan players celebrate their 14-12 victory over New Zealand on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rugby - Olympics: Day 4
Argentina's Matias Moroni celebrates after scoring the last-gasp winning try against the USA on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Japan's players celebrate their historic victory over New Zealand on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Japan's Teruya Goto dives to score their opening try in a shock 14-12 victory over New Zealand on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Kenya's Billy Odhiambo is tackled by Tom Mitchell in their Pool C match with Great Britain on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Mark Robertson is stopped by Oscar Ouma in Great Britain's 31-7 win over Kenya on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Captains Andrew Amonde of Kenya and Great Britain's Tom Mitchell shake hands before their match on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Spain's Angel Lopez is tackled by Tim Agaba in their Pool B match with South Africa on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
France captain Terry Bouhraoua scored a hat-trick of tries and 26 points in total in their 31-14 win over Australia on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
South Africa's Cecil Afrika goes over for a try during their opening Pool B match against Spain on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Australia's Jesse Parahi takes on Steeve Barry during their Pool B match with France on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Olympic Games Rugby Sevens Men's Captain's Photocall
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: The team captains pose for a group photo during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Rugby Sevens Men's Captain's Photo call at Olympic Village on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Keep Rugby Clean Ambassadors
World Rugby's latest Keep Rugby Clean Ambassadors Ed Jenkins and Emily Scarratt in Rio ahead of the Olympic Games.
Rio 2016 rugby posts
The posts are erected at the Deodoro Stadium ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Deodoro Stadium, Rio
The posts have been erected ahead of rugby's return to the Olympic Games in Rio.
Santiago Gomez Cora, Argentina coach
Santiago Gomez Cora has named his squad of 12 for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Humphrey Kayange and Collins Injera
Brothers Humphrey Kayange (left) and Collins Injera (right) will be key figures in Kenya's hope for a medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Tom Mitchell - Team GB
Tom Mitchell will captain Great Britain at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Australian Olympic Games Rugby Sevens Team Announcement
Players from the Australian Women's and Men's Sevens Rugby Teams pose during the Australian Olympic Games rugby sevens team announcement at Museum of Contemporary Art on July 14, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Rio 2016 match ball
The ball for rugby sevens' debut at the Olympic Games has been unveiled on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio 2016 match ball
The ball for rugby sevens' debut at the Olympic Games has been unveiled on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Fiji huddle
Fiji training squad named for the Rio Olympic Games
All Blacks Sevens in Rio
All Blacks Sevens captain Tim Mikkelson (left) and Scott Curry on Copacabana beach during a visit to Rio ahead of the Olympic Games. Photo: Rio 2016/Gabriel Nascimento
HSBC Paris Sevens - Day 3
PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 15: Josua Tuisova of Fiji runs with ball during the match between Fiji and Samoa during the HSBC Paris Sevens, the ninth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series at Stade Jean Bouin on on May 15, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images for HSBC)
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