Olympics

Attention Turns to Olympics

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:04:00 GMT

By Alex Goff Now that the Women’s World Cup is over, it’s worth looking at the big events coming up for USA international teams. September-October 2011: Men’s World Cup October 2011: Pan-Am Games 2012: London Olympics 2013: 7s World Cup for Men and Women 2014: Women&r...

Pan-Am Rugby Venue Under Construction

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:52:00 GMT

Located in Lomas de Tlaquepaque, the Pan American Rugby Complex is now 20 percent complete as organizers build the facility in tome for the 2011 Pan-Am Games in Gadalajara, Mexico. The stadium will accommodate 2,500 spectators. Construction started in November 2009. In the first phase the initial ...

2016 Olympics Rugby Venue Selected

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:29:00 GMT

July 21, 2010, Rio de Janeiro — Vasco da Gama's football stadium will be the rugby sevens venue for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. The Brazilian Olympic Committee says Sao Januario Stadium will be renovated to accommodate rugby, which will be returning to the Olympics for the first time since 1...

Details Still to be Worked Out on Olympics Plan

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:53:00 GMT

By RUGBYMag.com Staff USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville will be meeting with the United States Olympic Committee to discuss the ongoing process for getting USA Rugby full USOC membership. The USOC is looking to see some changes in the USA Rugby By-Laws, changes which, Melville said, the Congress and ...

Russia Lands 2013 7s World Cup

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:23:00 GMT

Final RWC 7s before 2016 Olympic Games.

USA Rugby's Kennedy to Represent USOC

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:14:00 GMT

Will serve as Young Ambassador for USOC at Youth Olympic Games.

Rugby's US Olympic Committee Journey Ongoing

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:55:00 GMT

Work to do on paperwork, but some benefits for athletes might come as early as this year.

Caravelli: "I Can't Stop Smiling"

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:09:00 GMT

USA 7s coach Al Caravelli excited about Olympics success

Why Should we Thank This Man for Rugby Getting in the Olympics?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:38:00 GMT

Victory has many fathers. Here's one of them.

Talking Olympics

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:15:00 GMT

Players, coaches and luminaries chime in on what Olympic acceptance means for Rugby 7s.

Lapasset Celebrates Olympics Inclusion

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:22:00 GMT

IRB Chairman thrilled at IOC reception

Rugby 7s Becomes Olympic Sport

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Overwhelming acceptance by IOC

Vote to Support Rugby in the Olympics

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:08:00 GMT

Vote coming down Friday.

Rio Gets 2016 Summer Olympic Games

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:55:00 GMT

If rugby joins the games, it will debut in Brazil.

Olympics Job Isn't Done Yet

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:23:00 GMT

One more vote to come.

Olympics Decision for Rugby Looms

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:20:00 GMT

This isn't the final decision, but it's big for rugby.

World Games Pools Set

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:25:00 GMT

The International Rugby Board has announced the pools and match schedule for the eight-team Rugby Sevens tournament to be played at the World Games in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei, on 24-25 July 2009.

IRB Makes Final Pitch for Olympics

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:59:00 GMT

International Rugby Board president Bernard Lapasset brings a team of 7s advocates before the IOC.

IRB Ready for World Games

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:53:00 GMT

IRB hopes this will be another step to the Olympics.