Watching rugby for the first time as an American can feel like looking in a funhouse mirror. It contains elements of soccer, which birthed it in 1823 when William Webb Ellis picked up a soccer ball ...

PARIS, France — On Thursday, Jul. 25, Team USA’s men’s rugby sevens team faced off against Uruguay and Australia in back-to-back matches, splitting the results. USA vs. Uruguay Team USA took the lead ...

Editor's note: The United States lost to France but defeated Great Britain in a quarterfinal match. The United States will now play New Zealand in a semi-final match on Tuesday morning. Read the ...

The United States women's national rugby sevens team achieved history on Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. On an absolutely breathtaking cross-field run to a try for Team USA's Alex Sedrick, the ...

Kristi Kirshe finally considers herself a rugby player. "She is the heartbeat of our team," USA 7s coach Emilie Bydwell said. Kirshe has made 81 appearances for Team USA, including the Tokyo Olympics ...

The United States women's national rugby sevens team earned its place in the history books on Tuesday, becoming the first American team in the sport to ever medal at the Olympics. The team's 2024 ...

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 30: Players of Team United States celebrate following victory during the Women's Rugby Sevens Bronze medal match between Team United States and Team Australia on day four of the ...

The United States women's rugby team was mere seconds away from going home empty-handed, but they pulled out a bronze medal in miraculous fashion on Tuesday. Australia took a 12-7 lead with just about ...

Editor's note: USA lost to New Zealand in its semifinal match and will now play Australia in the bronze medal game at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The match will be available live on E!, Peacock, and at the ...

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