Kenya 7s have suffered back-to-back losses after going down to Australia 21-7 in the second match at Stade De France on Wednesday.
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Shujaa went to the match seeking redemption after losing to Argentina 31-12 in the opening match while Australia had beaten Samoa in the opener.
Kenya 7s concede
Australia struck immediately after kick off with James Turner beating the defence for a try that was converted for a 7-0 after conversion.
![Kenya 7s squad in action against Argentina at the Olympics Rugby 7s. PHOTO/ World Rugby](https://scrummage.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_5970-900x600.jpg)
Kenya 7s squad in action against Argentina at the Olympics Rugby 7s. PHOTO/ World Rugby
Kenya 7s responded almost immediately with Tony Omondi’s quick tap off a penalty allowing him to land a centre post try.
Nathan Lawson joined the scoresheet with a try in the sixth minute and Dietrich Roache converted for halftime lead.
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Corey Toole produced a clean pair of heels for a try ensured a 21-7 win.
![Kenya 7s captains Tony Omondi and Vincent Onyala in Challenger Series. PHOTO/Rugby Afrique](https://scrummage.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/431059607_18290541826086987_5543795019708033931_n.jpg)
Kenya 7s captains Tony Omondi and Vincent Onyala in Challenger Series. PHOTO/Rugby Afrique
Australia are now assured a place in the quarters while Kenya will play their final match against Samoa to determine if they can qualify as the best losers.
OLYMPICS RUGBY 7S ORDER OF PLAY
Times in EAT
- Australia 21-14 Samoa 1630 hrs
- Kenya 12-31 Argentina 1700 hrs
- France 12-12 USA 1730 hrs
- Fiji 40-12 Uruguay 1800 hrs
- Ireland 10-7 South Africa 1830 hrs
- New Zealand 40-12 Japan 1900 hrs
- Australia 21-7 Kenya 2000 hrs
- Argentina vs Samoa 2030 hrs
- France vs Uruguay 2100 hrs
- Fiji vs USA 2130 hrs
- Ireland vs Japan 2200 hrs
- New Zealand vs South Africa 2230 hrs
25th July
- Samoa vs Kenya 1500 hrs
- Argentina vs Australia 1530 hrs
- USA vs Uruguay 1600 hrs
- Fiji vs France 1630 hrs
- South Africa vs Japan 1700 hrs
- New Zealand vs Ireland 1730 hrs
Knockout stages
9th place semis
- 9th place vs 12th place 2100 hrs
- 10th place vs 11th place 2130 hrs
Medal quarter finals
- Q1. A1 vs 8th place 2200hrs
- Q2. B2 vs C2 2230 hrs
- Q3. C1 vs A2 2300hrs
- Q4. B1 vs 7th place 2330 hrs
27th July
5th place Semi finals
- Looser match 21 vs looser match 22 1530 hrs
- Looser match 23 vs Looser match 24 1600 hrs
Medal Semi finals
- Winner match 21 vs Winner match 22 1630 hrs
- Winner match 23 vs Winner match 24 1700 hrs
11th place playoffs
- Looser match 19 vs looser match 20 1730 hrs
9th place playoffs
- Winner match 19 vs Winner match 20 1800 hrs
7th place playoffs
- Looser match 25 vs Looser match 26 1900 hrs
5th place playoffs
- Winner match 25 vs Winner match 26 1930 hrs
Bronze finals
- Looser match 27 vs Looser match 28 2000 hrs
Gold Finals
- Winner match 27 vs Winner match 28 2045 hrs
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