RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As coach Ben Ryan savored Fiji's wildly popular gold-medal rugby success at the Rio Olympics, a smidgen of doubt disrupted his celebration.

In the quarterfinals, Fiji came from behind against Ireland to win 19-15. New Zealand was stunned by South Africa 14-7, Argentina lost to France 26-14, and Australia shut out the United States 18-0.

Fiji are hoping the return of "commanding" Jerry Tuwai can inspire them to a third-straight Olympic rugby gold after a season of turmoil on and off the pitch.

Antoine Dupont of France races clear of Fiji's Waisea Nacuqu to score a try during the men's gold medal Rugby Sevens match between France and Fiji at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in the Stade de ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Fiji won its first-ever medal — a gold — at an Olympics and the whole Pacific is rejoicing. Fiji, which has been competing in the Olympics since 1956, beat Great Britain 43 ...

Fiji won gold in Rio, then again in Tokyo. But here in Paris, it's France that has come out on top, hammering Fiji 28-7. It's a reversal of a match just two days ago when the two-time defending ...