Men's Rugby Sevens Tournament at the Summer Olympic Games Paris 2024

[Gianlu33 4,615]

And now it's a try for Uruguay, 7-5 for the south American after first half.

Edited July 24 by Gianlu33

[Styrka 207]

8 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

There was a particular Frenchman on screen, not sure who, and the commentator said "this man is in everyone's thoughts here". Any idea why?

Antoine Dupont is like the Kylian Mbappé of French rugby (which is maybe the second most popular sport in France, it's huge). 

[Federer91 2,818]

Oh dear, the French rugby team isn't opening the Games on a high note for the hosts 

[Epic Failure 355]

2 minutes ago, Gianlu33 said:

The more I watch France play, the more I don't understand why they were considered favourites. Really two bad games today

I mean, they've been one of the best teams during the season, so it would have been weird if they weren't considered amongst the favourites, especially at home.

 

But they haven't been particularly impressive today.

[LDOG 2,418]

France really finishing 3rd in this pool? for god's sake...

[heywoodu 15,174]

10 minutes ago, Josh said:

I think you’re talking about Antoine Dupont? 
 

He’s a huge star in France, and also in the world of rugby. 

Right, the way the commentator said it ("everyone's thoughts is with this man") suggested something sad had happened or something like that. Good that's not the case  

[Josh 10,661]

 v.  tied 12-12 with 3 minutes to go in the 2nd half. 
 

Have to admit I didn’t expect to see France struggle this much. 

[Gianlu33 4,615]

France beat a mediocre Uruguay, but how hard...

[NearPup 3,072]

is all but qualified for the QF, but they've really not been impressive so far.

 

They will be glad to have some time to re-group.

Edited July 24 by NearPup

[Josh 10,661]

 wins…

 

19-12 final over  

 

Need to up their game heading into the knockout stages (and their last pool play match) if they’ll want to have any chance at a medal. 

Edited July 24 by Josh