Rugby

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Rugby-seikkailu Pariisissa: Kuinka Amerikka murtautui kvartseihin!

Olympic Games Paris 2024 - Perry Baker - Rugby - Rugby history - Rugby Sevens - Sports events - USA Rugby

Amerikan rugby-miehet voittivat Uruguayn ja pääsivät kvartseihin – Perry Bakerin neljä maalia saivat koko kilpailun tanssimaan!

Viimeisellä poolikierroksella Yhdysvaltojen rugby-miehet muuttivat pelin kulkua ja loivat itselleen mahdollisuuden päästä 2024 kesäolympialaisten kvartseihin. Kehonkielensä vahvaksi tuoneet amerikkalaiset tarjosivat yleisölle unohtumatonta näyttöä, voittaen Uruguayn 33-17. Huikea Perry Baker oli ottelun tähti neljällä maalillaan, ja katsojat saivat kokea, kuinka joukkue kasvoi entistä vahvemmaksi toisen puoliskon aikana. Tämä voitto takasi paikan herkkupöytään, missä kvarttipelaajat kohtaavat väsyneet vainot ja uudet haasteet!

Samaan aikaan Fiji laajentaa voittoputkeaan ja luo varjon, johon Yhdysvaltojen on pystyttävä asettamaan rajansa, jos he haluavat menestyä turnauksessa. Rugby-ottelut Pariisissa ovat kuin savuisessa huoneessa tangoa tanssivat kilpailijat: jokainen liike vaatii tarkkaa ajoitusta ja suurta taitoa. USA:n joukkueen suoritukset ovat kuitenkin osoittaneet heidän olevan vartioimassa kentän erityisen tärkeää siipeä. Aina kohtalonomaiseen viimeiseen peliin astuessaan, he ottivat ohjat omiin käsiinsä ja viettivät oman tanssin voittojen kammiossa.

Koska rugby ei ole vain peli, vaan se on myös kulttuurinen ilmiö. Yhdysvalloissa vuonna 50 vuotta järjestettävä Can-Am Rugby tulee olemaan yksi maan suurimmista rugbyturnauksista, ja se tuo yhteen pelaajia ja faneja eri puolilta maailmaa, suurella yhdistymisen hengellä. Odotettavissa on kolme päivää intensiivistä toimintaa, kuten pelaajien esittelyjä, paikallista kulttuuria ja paljon naurua. Tämä tapahtuma osoittaa, kuinka rugby yhdistää yhteisöjään ympäri maata.

Viimeisenä mutta ei vähäisimpänä, rugbylla on jännittävä historia olympialaisissa. Yhdysvallat on ollut täynnä uskomattomia hetkiä olympiarugbyssa ja viettää nyt yli vuosisadan voittamatonta aikaa. Tutkimme, kuinka tämä peli on kehittynyt ja kasvanut, kun Yhdysvallat nousi huipulle eikä ole aikeitaan luopua kehityksestään! Tutustu Yhdysvaltojen menestykseen ja syvälliseen suhteeseen rugbyunioniin, ja koe, miksi he ovat jääneet historiaan!

Men's rugby recap, July 25: Americans advance to quarterfinals (NBC Olympics)

In the final session of pool play, the U.S. men are searching for their first win in Paris. Fiji looks to keep its undefeated streak alive since rugby ...

Can-Am Rugby turns 50 (Lake Placid News)

SARANAC LAKE — One of the largest rugby tournaments in the United States is set to return to the Tri-Lakes this weekend for three days of action, ...

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US men's rugby team reaches Olympic quarterfinals with win over ... (NBC Chicago)

The U.S. men's rugby secured a spot in the quarterfinals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris with a 33-17 victory over Uruguay on Thursday.

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Team USA's Perry Baker leads rugby sevens victory over Uruguay ... (NBC News)

PARIS — A big second-half surge and Perry Baker's four tries led the United States to a 33-17 rugby sevens victory over Uruguay on Thursday, ...

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Men's rugby recap, July 25: Final round of pool play (KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2)

A place in the quarterfinals was on the line with both teams still looking for their first win of the tournament. Samoa defeated Kenya 26-0. With its first ...

U.S. men's rugby punches ticket to quarterfinals (NBC Olympics)

The Americans controlled their own destiny entering the final match of pool play against Uruguay. They needed a win against Uruguay to advance to the ...

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A Century of Olympic Rugby Dominance: The USA's Unmatched ... (Sports Illustrated)

By Mohamed Bahaa Rugby union's Olympic journey is a fascinating tale of limited participation and remarkable American dominance. Over a century ago, ...

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The Sports Report Olympics edition: Why isn't there a mercy rule in ... (Los Angeles Times)

John Cherwa is your daily guide to the Paris Olympics, offering news, analysis, laughter (we think) and invaluable daily TV listings.

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Team U.S.A. Rugby Sevens Picks Up Big Win Over Uruguay To ... (1280 the Zone)

Led by Perry Baker, the United States came out with a 33-17 win to advance to the quarterfinals. A Perry Baker masterclass sees USA keep their quarter-final ...

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Paris Olympics: Perry Baker scores 4 tries, Team USA reaches ... (Daytona Beach News-Journal)

Baker scored four tries in the Pool C finale, a 33-17 victory against Uruguay.

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Get to know former BYU basketball star and 2024 Olympic rugby ... (Universe.byu.edu)

BYU is home to yet another Olympic athlete. Stephanie Rovetti, a former BYU women's basketball player, will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics for Team USA ...

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Mormon and gay: Meet team USA rugby player Steph Rovetti ... (Outsports)

Steph Rovetti is a lifelong athlete who has thrived in rugby. 'Coming from a religious background, I hope to be a representation of courage to be your true ...

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She learned rugby at West Point and is now set to shine at Olympics (Stars and Stripes)

Army Capt. Sammy Sullivan grew up a soccer player, but switched sports and hasn't looked back.

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Rugby Sevens-Four-try Baker sends US into quarter-finals (Reuters)

Evergreen winger Perry Baker scored four tries as the United States beat Uruguay 33-7 on Thursday to secure an Olympic rugby sevens quarter-final against ...

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Franklin's Kristie Kirshe a blueprint for USA rugby ahead of 2nd ... (Milford Daily News)

Kristie Kirshe was an All-American soccer player at Williams. She's now representing the U.S. in her second Olympics as a rugby player.

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Olympic Games Paris 2024: Baker sets new men's try record as ... (World Rugby)

Four-try Perry Baker becomes the first player in the men's competition to score four in an Olympic rugby sevens match, as USA, France and South Africa ...

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US men's rugby team reaches Olympic quarterfinals with win over ... (NBC New York)

The U.S. men's rugby secured a spot in the quarterfinals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris with a 33-17 victory over Uruguay on Thursday.

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U.S. men's rugby punches ticket to quarterfinals (KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2)

The Americans controlled their own destiny entering the final match of pool play. They needed a win against Uruguay to advance to the quarterfinals, ...

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Where to watch FREE Olympics rugby live streams: See all men's ... (Business Insider)

Don't miss one of the most exciting events of the Olympics as we show you where to watch the rugby sevens series for free from anywhere.

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Rugby Sevens Paris OIympic Games 2024: LIVE Men's Day Two ... (Rugby.com.au)

The Sevens action resumes at the Stade de France as the attention turns to the quarter-finals.

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Kevon Williams' journey to the Olympic quarterfinals in rugby (NCAA.org)

After finishing his football career at New Mexico Highlands, a Division II school, as a four-time All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference receiver, ...

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New Trier Rugby achieves revenge win in state championship (The Record North Shore)

After many school years, it can be difficult to list all the accomplishments of New Trier High School teams and student-athletes.

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What are Rugby 7s rules? Everything to know to watch Team USA ... (Milford Daily News)

Franklin's Kristi Kirshe and the USA Rugby 7s team open play Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about the rules and the Olympic tournament.

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