The Rugby 7s has been one of the most exciting new events added to the Olympic program in recent years. The success at the event has gained at the Games has seen it achieve further success on the global stage. But, which nation will be the front-runners to win the women’s gold medal this summer?
Before Betting On Olympics Women’s Rugby 7s
Rugby 7s made its debut at the Olympic Games in 2016, and it has helped create some of the lasting memories from the event in recent editions. The women’s event made its debut in Brazil, with the previous two competitions seeing different champions having been crowned. Australia were the inaugural winners of the gold medal in Rio, before New Zealand claimed a dominant success in Japan.
The Kiwis will once again rank among the likely contenders at the tournament this year after reaching the final in each of the previous two editions. New Zealand have been one of the most dominant sevens team throughout history, winning the Rugby Sevens Series on eight occasions and the World Cup twice.
However, Australia could have sound claims to win their second Olympic gold this summer after competing against New Zealand to win the top prize at the World Cup in 2022. Meanwhile, Australia also won the Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2022, beating Fiji in the final, with New Zealand only finishing third.
Canada could have a likely outside chance this summer, as they bid to improve on the bronze medal that they won in 2016. Their record in the Sevens Series across recent years has been relatively solid, finishing second in the overall standings in 2020, and fourth in the Grand Finals in 2024.
Olympics Women’s Rugby 7s Offshore Odds & Pick
The top two in the betting look very solid in the Women’s Rugby 7s event this year. However, we find it very challenging to overlook the chances of New Zealand, who have been excellent on the international stage in recent years.
