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USA's Lauren Doyle (6) and teammates take the pitch to face Japan in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, at the Budokan during the Tokyo Olympics. The USA defeated Japan 17-7.
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USA’s Lauren Doyle (6) and teammates take the pitch to face Japan in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, at the Budokan during the Tokyo Olympics. The USA defeated Japan 17-7.

Women’s rugby at the Tokyo Olympics

By | bcassella@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune
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USA's Lauren Doyle (6) and teammates take the pitch to face Japan in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, at the Budokan during the Tokyo Olympics. The USA defeated Japan 17-7.
USA’s Lauren Doyle (6) and teammates take the pitch to face Japan in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, at the Budokan during the Tokyo Olympics. The USA defeated Japan 17-7.
USA's Kayla Canett tackles Japan's Raichel Bativakalolo in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, at the Budokan during the Tokyo Olympics.
USA’s Kayla Canett tackles Japan’s Raichel Bativakalolo in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, at the Budokan during the Tokyo Olympics.
USA's Cheta Emba goes over the Japan defense in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021.
USA’s Cheta Emba goes over the Japan defense in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021.
USA's Kayla Canett is tackled by Japan's Mei Otani in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021.
USA’s Kayla Canett is tackled by Japan’s Mei Otani in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021.
USA's Lauren Doyle tackles Japan's Miyu Shirako in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, during the Tokyo Olympics.
USA’s Lauren Doyle tackles Japan’s Miyu Shirako in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, during the Tokyo Olympics.
A robot delivers the game ball to the pitch before a women's pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, at Tokyo Stadium.
A robot delivers the game ball to the pitch before a women’s pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, at Tokyo Stadium.
France's Coralie Bertrand is crunched by the Brazil defense in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021. France defeated Brazil 40-5.
France’s Coralie Bertrand is crunched by the Brazil defense in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021. France defeated Brazil 40-5.
New Zealand and Great Britain go up for the ball during a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics.
New Zealand and Great Britain go up for the ball during a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics.
Australia's Madison Ashby reaches for the ball against China's Xiaoyan Xu in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021. Australia defeated China 26-10.
Australia’s Madison Ashby reaches for the ball against China’s Xiaoyan Xu in a pool play rugby match, July 29, 2021. Australia defeated China 26-10.
China's Minglin Tang advances the ball against Australia's Dominique du Toit, July 29, 2021. Australia defeated China 26-10.
China’s Minglin Tang advances the ball against Australia’s Dominique du Toit, July 29, 2021. Australia defeated China 26-10.
France's Jade Ulutule advances the ball against Brazil's Bianca Silvia in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021. France defeated Brazil 40-5.
France’s Jade Ulutule advances the ball against Brazil’s Bianca Silvia in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021. France defeated Brazil 40-5.
Canada's Charity Williams tackles Fiji's Alowesi Nakoci in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021. Fiji defeated Canada 26-12.
Canada’s Charity Williams tackles Fiji’s Alowesi Nakoci in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021. Fiji defeated Canada 26-12.
Australia's Charlotte Caslick advances the ball against China in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021. Australia defeated China 26-10.
Australia’s Charlotte Caslick advances the ball against China in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021. Australia defeated China 26-10.
Australia takes the pitch to face China in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021, at Tokyo Stadium.
Australia takes the pitch to face China in a pool play rugby match on July 29, 2021, at Tokyo Stadium.

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