Rugby union at the 1924 Summer Olympics
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Quick Facts Men's rugby union at the Games of the VIII Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's rugby union at the Games of the VIII Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Olympic Stadium, Colombes | |||||||||
Dates | 4 – 18 May | |||||||||
Competitors | 54 from 3 nations | |||||||||
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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.