Japan stun New Zealand in rugby sevens at Rio Olympics

• New Zealand 12-14 Japan • Katsuyuki Sakai conversion seals surprise win in Pool C openerThe first day of the men’s Olympic rugby sevens will forever be remembered for one of the sport’s more remarkable results. Just as they did at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in Brighton it was Japan who supplied the biggest of shocks, downing New Zealand 14-12 on the opening morning of pool competition. Related: Rio Olympics: Japan stun NZ in rugby sevens, Andy Murray in action – live! Continue reading...