Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: 26-31 July, 2021
Olympics news
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Olympic Games Olympic Day: Countdown to Paris 2024 already under way
On the day that the world gets moving, World Rugby looks at the qualification pathway for the men’s and women’s sevens tournaments at the next Olympic Games.
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Olympic Games Jamaican rugby speedster Matthew Wekpe chasing Winter Olympic dream
We caught up with the Jamaica sevens and 15s international, who is currently in Beijing chasing bobsleigh glory at the Winter Olympic Games.
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International rugby 2021 in numbers: Standout statistics from the year in men’s international rugby
As 2021 draws to a close, we look at the numbers behind another enthralling year of men’s international rugby.
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Rugby Sevens Olympic impact sees rugby sevens reach new audiences
Rugby sevens' second Olympic appearance at Tokyo 2020 proved to be hugely impactful for the sport in reaching and inspiring new, younger and more diverse fans across the globe
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rugby sevens Sevens stars who retired post-Olympics
We pay tribute to the male and female players that said ‘Sayonara’ to the sport after competing in Tokyo.
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Media release Rugby family mourns passing of former IOC President Jacques Rogge
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has paid tribute to former International Olympic Committee President Count Jacques Rogge, who has passed away.
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Paralympics Great Britain win wheelchair rugby gold medal at Tokyo Paralympics
The European champions become Paralympic champions with a 54-49 win over USA in Sunday’s final.
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wheelchair rugby Your team-by-team guide to wheelchair rugby at the Tokyo Paralympics
We take a look at the eight teams who will be playing for the gold medal over five intense days of competition.
