2016: Rugby Is Back In The Olympics!

[ORothlain]

We've done it lads!Ã'* Yes, Rugby is back in the Olympics.Ã'* Well, Rugby 7's is in the Olympics.Ã'* Today the IOC voted 81 to 8 to include Rugby 7's in The Games.Ã'* We actually got a stronger vote than Golf.Ã'* So, what is the future of 7's?Ã'* Will countries like Ireland begin to pump funds into their lacking 7's programme?Ã'* Does the US stand a chance to defend themselves as the previous Olympic Rugby Gold Medalists (yes, I know it was for 15's, and yes I know that was way back in 1924)?Ã'* It's an exciting time for our sport, and the minow nations that have been stirring things up in the 7's series.Ã'*

Discuss the future of Olympic Rugby Here on TRF!

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