Fiji Remains Unbeaten, Advances to Semifinals in Rugby Sevens at Stade de France

Fiji continues its pursuit of a third consecutive Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens, securing a semifinal spot at the Stade de France. New Zealand and Argentina, previous medalists, were eliminated. Hosts France and Australia reached their first semifinals, while South Africa returned to the semifinals for the first time since 2016.

Fiji remains on track for a third successive Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens by reaching the semifinals at the Stade de France. However, Tokyo Games silver and bronze medalists — New Zealand and Argentina — have been knocked out.

For the first time, host nation France and Australia advanced to the semifinals, while South Africa, the last team to qualify just a month ago, returned to the semis for the first time since the Rio 2016 Olympics.

In the quarterfinals on Thursday, Fiji came from behind to beat Ireland 19-15. South Africa stunned New Zealand 14-7, France defeated Argentina 26-14, and Australia shut out the United States 18-0. The semifinals on Saturday will pitch Fiji against Australia, while France faces South Africa.

(With inputs from agencies.)