Are you ready for an exciting final match at the Stade de France?
No one can say you don’t get your money’s worth at the Olympic Rugby Sevens. Over the first two days of the tournament at the Stade de France in Paris, fans watched 24 games as the 12 teams that started the competition were reduced to four. The passionate home supporters will be trying their best to push Antoine Dupont and his French team to the finish line, but they will be up against a fierce rivalry from Fiji, who are looking to win a third consecutive gold medal.
Read on to find out when and how the medals will be decided on Saturday, and don’t forget you can watch the Men’s Olympic Rugby Sevens from anywhere in the world.
Who is still competing for a medal?
After two days of group play and quarter-finals, only four teams will be competing for the big prize: South Africa, Australia, hosts France and eventual champions Fiji, who would complete an impressive treble if they win on Saturday.
that much Semi-final match schedule It looks like this:
- South Africa v France (2:30pm BST)
- Fiji v Australia (3pm)
When will the men’s Olympic rugby sevens medals be decided?
Three medals will be decided at the end of day three of the Olympic Rugby Sevens at the Stade de France on Saturday evening. The two semi-finalists will play for bronze at 6pm BST, while the two winners will compete for gold at 6.45pm BST.
What else will happen on the final day of the Men’s Olympic Rugby Sevens?
The good news for fans is that the Stade de France will not be limited to just four games. There will be six additional ranking matches in the Men’s Olympic Rugby Sevens, with the eight losing teams playing six games to determine overall ranking in the tournament.
5th-8th place:
- New Zealand v Argentina (1:30 p.m.)
- Ireland v USA (2pm)
11th-12th place:
9th-10th place:
7th-8th place:
- Losers of 5th-8th Place Match (5pm)
5th-6th place:
- Winner of 5th-8th place match (5:30 p.m.)
Where can I watch the medal ceremonies on TV?
There is extensive coverage of the Olympics worldwide, including free options in Australia (Channel 9), Canada (CBC) and the UK (BBC Worldwide). Fans in the US can also watch via NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service. For more information, check out our guide to watching the Men’s Olympic Rugby Sevens anywhere in the world.
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