Rugby union at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Men's rugby union
at the Games of the VIII Olympiad
The Olympic Stadium hosted all matches
VenueOlympic Stadium, Colombes
Dates4 – 18 May
Competitors54 from 3 nations
Medalists
1st place, gold medalist(s)  United States
2nd place, silver medalist(s)  France
3rd place, bronze medalist(s)  Romania
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In rugby union at the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, United States won the gold medal, beating France in an upset in front of a partisan crowd.

All the matches were played at Olympic Stadium of Colombes. It was the last time rugby was played at a Summer Olympics until rugby sevens was introduced in 2016.


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