After holding heavy medal favorite to a tie early in the first day of competition, the U.S. fell 38-12 to a Fiji squad that hasn't lost an Olympic game since rugby returned in 2016.
Heading into the match, South Africa needed to win the competition by 21 points to save its chances of clinching a spot in the quarters. The Springboks did just that, smacking down Japan 49-5.
The U.S. men advance to the rugby quarterfinals behind Perry Baker's four tries against Uruguay. Lucas Lacamp continues his strong tournament play.
Though both teams entered undefeated, Australia proved the stronger team, winning 22-14. Henry Hutchinson and Dietrich Peter Roache took advantage of a yellow card to give the Aussies an edge.
The U.S. men missed out on the men's rugby medal round at the 2024 Paris Olympics after being shut out by Australia, 18-0.
South Africa stuns the defending silver medalists New Zealand in the rugby quarters following quick scoring by captain Selvyn Davids and a strong second half defense that stifled the All Blacks.
