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Yes it has been included. The IRB has undergone a comprehensive review of its global Sevens structure, which helped formulate a draft Sevens Strategic Plan including proposed qualification structures for the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. This is currently with the IRB's Member Unions for further input and decisions on the qualifying process
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Has rugby ever been in the Olympics?
no but rugby sevens will be in the 2016 olympics in rio
Which country won the silver medal in men's rugby sevens tournament at the Rio 2016 Olympics?
The country that won the silver medal in the Men's Rugby Seven's Tournament at the Rio 2016 Olympics was Great Britain.
What sports are rugby 7s and golf replacing at the 2016 Olympics?
Rugby 6s and Croquet.
What events will be at the maracana stadium in 2016?
There are lots of events going on as you would normally find in the olympics, but they are bringing golf, sailing, and rugby seven.
Which country won the bronze medal in men's rugby sevens tournament at the Rio 2016 Olympics?
The country that won the bronze medal in the Men's Rugby Sevens Tournament at the Rio 2016 Olympics was South Africa.
What two sports will be added to the 2016 summer Olympics?
Type your answer here... rugby and golf
Is rugby played in the olympics games of 2012?
no but its 7s version is planned for 2016 and 2020
Which two events will be added in the 2016 olympic games?
Rugby sevens (a seven-player variant of rugby) and golf are being added to the 2016 Olympic games.
Was there any rugby games in the Olympics?
Rugby 7s, a smaller version of the game will be in the Olympics in 2016. The 15 a side game is not. It was introduced to the Olympics in 1900 (France, Germany, and Great Britain entered teams, France won). It didn't appear again until 1908 (Australasia, which included Aus. and NZ, Great Britain, which included Ireland, and France competed, Australasia won after France pulled out and GB were forced to field the Cornwall county team). It was included in 1920 and 1924, both times won by the U.S.
Are there any sports in the Olympics that originated in England?
Boxing, Football (soccer), rugby (returning 2016), Table Tennis, and Tennis.
Who were the winners in women's rugby sevens tournament at the Rio 2016 Olympics?
The winners in women's rugby sevens tournament at the Rio 2016 Olympics were:Gold: Australia.More info link (click).Silver: New Zealand.More info link (click).Bronze: Canada.More info link (click).
What is the summer Olympics newest sport?
Golf and rugby sevens will competed as medal sports at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. Golf was previously competed at the 1900 and 1904 Games. This will be the first time in the Olympics for rugby sevens. Rugby union was competed at the 1900, 1908, 1920, and 1924 Games.
