Rugby Sevens-Canada Ruin French Party, NZ Claim Record Win

Team Canada rings the bell after defeating Fiji during Women rugby 7s action at the Paris Summer Olympics in Paris, France, on July 28, 2024. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

PARIS—Battling Canada brought the Stade de France Olympic party to a shuddering halt when they stunned France 19-14 on Monday to set up a women’s rugby sevens semi-final with Australia after Maddison Levi set an Olympic record as they beat Ireland 40-7.

In the other semi-final, New Zealand, who posted a record 55-5 victory over China, will play the United States after they fought back to beat Britain 17-7.