Fiji’s second consecutive gold medal in rugby sevens, following its success in the sport's inaugural Olympic tournament at Rio de Janeiro in 2016, provoked a spontaneous outpouring of joy in the ...

Fiji's Jerry Tuwai, center, evades Britain's Alex Davis as Fiji's Meli Derenalagi looks on, in their men's rugby sevens match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, on July 27, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

Amazing job,” Ryan continued. The sport made its debut in the Summer Games in 2016 at the Rio Olympics, meaning the Fiji team are now undefeated in Olympic rugby sevens competition.

Fiji’s Sireli Maqala, center, tries to evade a tackle from Argentina’s Rodrigo Isgro, in their men’s rugby sevens semifinal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in ...

Fiji won the first-ever Olympic men’s rugby sevens gold medal by defeating Great Britain 43-7 on Thursday. Fiji’s Osea Kolinisau scored a try less than a minute into the match.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Rugby Sevens - Women - Bronze medal match - Fiji v Britain - Tokyo Stadium - Tokyo, Japan - July 31, 2021. Ana Maria Naimasi of Fiji in action with Helena Rowland of Britain ...

Outgoing Fiji rugby sevens coach Gareth Baber will temporarily take control of the Pacific island nation's 15s side for their upcoming European tour, team officials said Tuesday.