Historic Semifinal for U.S. Women's Rugby

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Jul 30, 2024

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U.S. women's rugby reaches Olympic semifinals

  1. The U.S. women's rugby team advanced to the semifinals for the first time in Olympic play.
  2. The Americans defeated Great Britain with a score of 17-7 in the quarterfinals.
  3. Key players for the U.S. included Kristi Kirshe, Naya Tapper, and Sammy Sullivan, each scoring tries.
  4. Great Britain initially took the lead with a try from Ellie Batman.
  5. Naya Tapper equalized for the U.S. with a strong run down the left side.
  6. Kristi Kirshe scored the go-ahead try for the U.S. after a brilliant kick from Elena Olson.
  7. Sammy Sullivan secured the final try for the U.S., ensuring their victory.
  8. The match was held at the Stade de France, with significant support from both teams' fans.

U.S. women's rugby team reaches Olympic semifinals

  1. The U.S. women's rugby team advanced to the semifinals for the first time in Olympic play.
  2. The Americans beat Great Britain 17-7 with tries from Kristi Kirshe, Naya Tapper, and Sammy Sullivan.
  3. Sammy Sullivan, in her second season with the USA Women's Eagles and her first Olympic Games, scored a try in the quarterfinal.
  4. The U.S. team initially struggled in the first five minutes of the quarterfinal but managed to turn things around.
  5. Emily Bwell and Team USA are now in the final four in Paris, marking a significant achievement for USA Rugby.
  6. This victory is historic for USA Rugby, as it gives the team a chance to compete in the medal matches and signifies a turnaround from their previous loss to Great Britain in Tokyo.