U.S. Rugby Wins FIRST EVER Medal | Olympics

U.S. Rugby Wins FIRST EVER Medal | Olympics | Sports Illustrated

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@Pacificbertaboy 6 ай бұрын

I’m from New Zealand but have to say a Huge Congrats to the US women’s rugby 7s team. I can see that team becoming a force in LA in 2028. USA is hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2031 for the 15s version. Excited for American Rugby

@aotearoatravelsnewzealand3008 5 ай бұрын

As a player from New Zealand, Congrats to the USA on their well earnt bronze medal.....great way to promote rugby, but women's rugby in general.....especially in the US.....HUGE RESPECT!!

@AperaRangatauaPai 6 ай бұрын

Rugby sevens have had the largest crowds in any olympic event it be the same in LA for the next olympics

@olavbjortomt1596 6 ай бұрын

They've put the LA rugby sevens in a 27,000 capacity venue. They might rethink things, however

@murraysmith595 6 ай бұрын

Sevens can swing quickly . USA hung in there, defended their hearts when Australia had the run of the game. Then reaped the rewards when Australia faltered. Was a remarkable effort.

@lisabowen3791 6 ай бұрын

Spiff is a badass on the field, but kind and gentle as a human. I love her and am so proud of her tenacity.

@rdhbuildingltd8980 6 ай бұрын

That last play, the final score, and the reactions of both teams will not only attract more athletes and viewers but, it'll also go down as one of the most memorable moments of our sport. On par with Christian Cullens' run from his try line against Fiji many moons ago.

@Clipper_Damez 6 ай бұрын

The future of US rugby sevens is super bright. Congrats ladies, you truly earned that medal. Onto the next! Love from New Zealand.

@PowhiroMus 6 ай бұрын

Rugby Union is a great game and women, surprisingly, play it really well, with toughness, skills, team cohesion, determination and most importantly, with fun! They love it! With the women's sevens and full 15 teams, the USA is really good, developing and obviously becoming top tier. The Olympics' bronze is just the start. For Americans knowledge, rugby union is a game that suits everyone, not a particular physique but it includes the short, agile, the cumbersome heavy set muscular forwards, the tall who can jump and the backs that are the fast sprinters who often take the glory of long runs and dramatically scoring. New Zealand's strength despite being a tiny nation in the South Pacific, is that rugby union is the prime sport played in schools, and now, in recent decades, women have adopted it and demonstrate that they can play a tough, physical "man's sport" with consummate skill and toughness, speed and elan, a joy to watch as they have fun. The Kiwis demonstrate their key to success is the close teamwork, the team above everything else. Surely a lesson for success in life! I'm an old die-hard All Blacks supporter of 60 years but I now prefer watching the women play. They play a great game and they also seem to have great fun, they need to be supported and appreciated as much as the men, paid as much. They may not be as strong physically as men and would be destroyed in a match-up but the game they play against other women is awesome, not a compromise at all! There is so much to admire, the skills, the teamwork, the emotion of win/loss. As a man, I'd guess that womens' rugby is very empowering for women and a great eye-opener for young girls. Everyone young needs a good mentor, not just their parents.

@rittherugger160 6 ай бұрын

I'm an American. Started my rugby life in '72. Coached women's rugby in the '90s. I'm with you. I enjoy watching the women's game as much or more than the men's. I've recently come to the conclusion that Ilona Maher might just have the most effective fend in rugby. I admit that if she was playing against men she wouldn't produce as many involuntary sit downs but she's not playing against men.

@DennisGibb-v7g 6 ай бұрын

My understanding is that the US are the 15 aside Olympics champions. 15s was played at four Olympic Games: 1900, 1908, 1920 and 1924 The following countries became Olympic champions: France in 1900, Australia in 1908, USA in 1920 and 1924 Overall 15s medals tally: - France - three medals: one gold and two silvers - USA - two gold medals - Great Britain - one silver and one bronze - Australia - one gold medal - Germany - silver in 1900 - Romania - bronze in 1924

@Rugby-union-and-sports 6 ай бұрын

Thats because they the only countries that showed up none of the big guns like NZ,SA or Wales when the US or any of these sides won it if they played the 1920s Invincible ABs they wouldve had no chance.

@DennisGibb-v7g 6 ай бұрын

That is irrelevant. The statement said first ever rugby medal. I just pointed out that was incorrect. Oh and I am from Aotearoa/New Zealand

@Rugby-union-and-sports 6 ай бұрын

@@DennisGibb-v7gjust saying.

@albythompson3154 6 ай бұрын

I’m so so happy that United States has come through with rugby union Please build your country team woman and men I so rap

@henriikkak2091 6 ай бұрын

From an ex-rugby player, yes! It's a fun sport! I'm glad to see it getting some attention.

@MrWillt100 6 ай бұрын

Well done USA and Canada wow this says something with two North American teams taking medals in the Olympics.

@beaumaxwell4498 Ай бұрын

The US women's sevens team are playing really awesome rugby, even against the NZ Blackferns.Big congratulations.

@ManaBlack208 6 ай бұрын

American womens 7s is definitely on the up and I'm absolutely wrapped for them the way they beat australia was amazing never gave up and that last try was phenomenal 👏 congratulations the last try scorer needs to be knighted 😂

@CarmellitaLeman 6 ай бұрын

Hi from NZ congrats USA commiserations to Aussie

@gtw8455 Ай бұрын

USA rugby are currently Olympic gold medal winners at the 15 team event, they won Olympic gold in 1924 Paris Olympics ( 100 years prior )

@Leoatwallacerockhole 6 ай бұрын

Congrats to US of A amazing come back wow never say die especially against Australia. Maybe Aus didn't respect opposition re Canada and definitely US of A, why else did they not make tackles and mistakes with handling. but take nothing away from US of A they gave their all absolute focus and intent right past the final hooter until the final whistle......love this game (I'm a kiwi)

@christianwhatley7972 6 ай бұрын

There's a Premier 7s league in the USA, the world circuit, and amazing collegiate 7s Rugby in the USA

@Rugby-union-and-sports 6 ай бұрын

Wow 70k per day for both the men and woman rugby rules 💪

@marthamaytepuia6854 6 ай бұрын

Congratulations ladies from a kiwi. Absolutely deserved💯.

@eugenetuvae9191 6 ай бұрын

Didn't USA win gold when rugby was played in the Paris Olympics 1924? Congrats to them it was an awesome game! Well done.

@HannibalSlekta 6 ай бұрын

Only U.S, France & Romania competed then, none of the heavy hitters were there

@eugenetuvae9191 6 ай бұрын

@HannibalLekta-qg2ip true. But the title says "US Rugby wins first ever medal" 🤷‍♂️

@HannibalSlekta 6 ай бұрын

@@eugenetuvae9191 Sole' than your 1st comments right

@taua3645 6 ай бұрын

Yep. You'll love watching international sevens. It's fast and exhilarating.

@assassssasa 6 ай бұрын

Ilona Maher will be to women’s rugby in usa what Caitlin Clark has been to the WNBA this season and Mia Hamm was to women’s soccer

@redrust3 6 ай бұрын

Rugby sevens has been fully professional since the early 2010s. Teams are sponsored by each nations Olympic committee. We even have seven international tournaments a year, while men have about nine. In other words, you can play rugby, full-time, with all your training and travel expenses paid, as well as a good stipend. Rugby careers are usually short, rarely lasting between the early 30s. Also, rugby is played in more populous countries, diverse teams are from the global souls, especially the South Pacific. New Zealand is a population of only 5 million, with most of their rugby team, being native pacific islanders. Samoa and Fiji, as well as Australia are always in the final four. you can usually find your recorded matches on KZbin. In other words, unless you insist on watching them live, they are easy to find.

@darrelbrown590 6 ай бұрын

Hopefully USA will catch on to game and play rugby more.

@Rugby-fan-007 6 ай бұрын

70k got their moneys worth well done USA

@youngnigerian14 6 ай бұрын

is it too late to play rugby at 26 and become pro or even semi pro? im athletic

@mosestai862 6 ай бұрын

Get to your nearest club now.

@jacksafford2190 6 ай бұрын

I have known guys that started at 40.

@Draqoni333 6 ай бұрын

That's when heaps of people start. Especially women. You know your body better by then. Play smarter not harder coz it's hard no matter what lol

@scorpio6964 6 ай бұрын

congrats to USA great win fron New Zealand ❤😊

@JuniorM-r1h 6 ай бұрын

Alex has always been her:) since 9th grade:)

@bodybalanceU2 6 ай бұрын

rugby 7s is every year - the USA girls just didn't appear they have been in the top 6 globally for a number of years - watch the HSBC SVNS series which is on every year between October and june - each season the Sevens Series holds from seven to eleven tournaments around the globe each country fighting for the medal at the end of each tournament

@Alan-co8sj 6 ай бұрын

USA is hosting the 2031 rugby World Cup

@jamessalemi1477 5 ай бұрын

SIMPLE : YOU FORGOT TO MENTION AUSTRALIA MISSED THE 2 POINT CONVERSION ON THEIR 2nd SCORE. THANK YOU COACH JAMES OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING 🏋 FYI : YOU ATTEMPTED COMPARISONS OF THE LADY EAGLES VICTORY TO OTHER LAST MINUTE CONTESTS....ACTUALLY, THIS WAS THE GREATEST VICTORY IN ALL WOMEN SPORT HISTORY.

@lesliewarren5394 6 ай бұрын

✊🏽💪🏽🇺🇸💯🔥

@willinnewhaven3285 6 ай бұрын

Sedrick's AWAY Is ESPN going to continue to ignore Rugby on top plays?

@NoneofURBiz297 6 ай бұрын

😂 All the Kiwis here happy that the Aussies lost 😂

@AUnal10 5 ай бұрын

Congrats to mens

@kerryclarke6501 6 ай бұрын

Umm against Australia - seriously not good enough Sports Illustrated

@IHeartRugy-qk4xn 6 ай бұрын

I think he meant the Semi-Final, not the Quarter-Final. lol USA and NZ Faced off in the Semi's, USA went on into the Bronze against the Aussies after that loss.