The Australian women’s rugby sevens team are back in action tonight in the Olympic quarter-final against Fiji.
While the Australians started out the competition in the best possible manner, dismantling their Japanese opponents 48-0 to take command of Pool C, they have sputtered their way into tonight’s quarter-final clash.
The Aussies were given an initial scare in their second pool match against China, as they conceded an early try to Feifei Yang in the corner and showed some defensive weaknesses.
They also let in a late try in the final play of that game – a breakaway, a lethal fend, a great show of character from the Chinese outfit.
Although they came away with the 26-10 victory, the bulwark that held them in good stead in Rio looked crumbly.
The reigning gold-medallists then suffered a shock upset loss to the USA, who topped the pool after beating the Aussies 14-12.
Despite holding a first half-lead courtesy of Sharni Williams and a 12-point margin with five minutes remaining, some tired defence let America’s Cheta Emba through, before careless passing ultimately saw their demise with another Eagles try.
The Australians will have to put all that behind them, as well as the bad omen that the men’s side went down to Fiji at the same stage of the competition.
What time is the Australian women’s rugby sevens quarter-final tonight?
Australia vs Fiji is set to get underway at 7pm AEST, that’s 5pm AWST for those tuning in on the Western side of Australia and 6pm local time in Tokyo.
What time is the Australian women’s rugby sevens semi-final on Saturday?
Should Australia progress, it likely sets up a clash with New Zealand – one the Aussies would have expected to see in the gold-medal match.
Kick-off for that semi-final encounter will take place on Saturday at 12pm AEST.
How to watch the Australian women’s rugby sevens team in action?
Channel 7 and 7plus hold the exclusive rights to the Olympics and, thus, are the only places you can legally watch the Games.
Channel 7 are currently advertising that Australia’s quarter-final clash against Fiji will be broadcast on 7Two. However, if you can’t find it there, your best bet is to check Channel 7’s main free-to-air station as the Olympic broadcaster is known to switch between events. That’s channel 70 in metro areas.
Alternatively, you can live stream Australia’s women’s rugby sevens game for free through 7plus. 7plus offer an app for android and mac devices which can be downloaded from the appropriate app store. Otherwise, you can also view the streaming service directly through your browser. Most smart TVs and gaming consoles also have the 7plus app available on the main application page. Chromecast devices may also be used to stream 7plus on your TV.
Kick-off: 7pm (AEST)
Venue: Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo
TV: Channel Seven, 7Two
Online: 7plus
Australia
1. Shannon Parry, 2. Sharni Williams, 3. Faith Nathan, 4. Dominique du Toit, 5. Emma Tonegato, 6. Evania Pelite, 7. Charlotte Caslick, 8. Madison Ashby, 9. Tia Hinds, 10. Sariah Paki, 11. Demi Hayes, 12. Maddison Levi, 13. Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea
Fiji
1. Vasiti Solikoviti, 2. Sesenieli Donu, 3. Raijieli Daveua, 4. Rusila Nagasau, 5. Ana Roqica, 6. Reapi Ulunisau, 7. Lavena Cavuru, 8. Laisana Likuceva, 9. Viniana Riwai, 10. Alowesi Nakoci, 11. Ana Maria Naimasi, 12. Roela Radiniyavuni, 13. Lavenia Tinai
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