Rugby sevens at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's team squads facts for kids
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will feature an exciting women's rugby sevens competition. This article introduces you to the amazing teams and their players. Each team, called a squad, can have up to 12 main players. They also have two extra players, called traveling reserves. These reserves are ready to step in if someone gets injured.
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Meet the Teams: Women's Rugby Sevens Squads
Get ready to learn about the talented players competing in the rugby sevens tournament! Teams are divided into groups for the first part of the competition.
Group A Teams
Here are the teams playing in Group A. They will compete against each other to move forward in the tournament.
New Zealand's Squad
New Zealand, often called the Black Ferns Sevens, announced their 12-player squad on June 20, 2024. They also named three traveling reserves: Tysha Ikenasio, Tenika Willison, and Kelsey Teneti. Their head coach is Cory Sweeney.
- Michaela Blyde
- Jazmin Felix-Hotham
- Sarah Hirini (Captain)
- Tyla King
- Jorja Miller
- Manaia Nuku
- Mahina Paul
- Risaleeana Pouri-Lane
- Alena Saili
- Theresa Setefano
- Stacey Waaka
- Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
Fiji's Squad
Fiji's team, known as the Fijiana Sevens, finalized their 13-player squad on July 18, 2024. Rogosau Adimereani was also named as a traveling reserve. Their head coach is Saiasi Fuli.
- Verenaisi Ditavutu
- Kolora Lomani
- Sesenieli Donu
- Alowesi Nakoci
- Ana Maria Naimasi
- Adi Vani Buleki
- Ilisapeci Delaiwau
- Reapi Ulunisau
- Lavena Cavuru
- Raijieli Daveua
- Maria Rokutuisiga
- Laisana Likuceva
- Talei Wilson
Canada's Squad
Canada's 12-player squad was announced on July 10, 2024. Taylor Perry was named as a traveling reserve. The team's head coach is 
Jack Hanratty.
- Caroline Crossley
- Olivia Apps (Captain)
- Alysha Corrigan
- Asia Hogan-Rochester
- Chloe Daniels
- Charity Williams
- Florence Symonds
- Carissa Norsten
- Krissy Scurfield
- Fancy Bermudez
- Piper Logan
- Keyara Wardley
China's Squad
China's 12-player squad was finalized on July 18, 2024. Wang Xiao and Ma Xiaodan were named as traveling reserves. Their head coach is Lu Zhuan.
- Gu Yaoyao
- Sun Yue
- Chen Keyi
- Liu Xiaoqian
- Wang Wanyu
- Su Qi
- Hu Yu
- Yan Meiling (Captain)
- Ruan Hongting
- Yang Feifei
- Zhou Yan
- Dou Xinrong
Group B Teams
These are the teams competing in Group B. They will play against each other in the first round of the tournament.
Australia's Squad
Australia's 12-player squad was announced on July 2, 2024. Kahli Henwood and Sidney Taylor were named as traveling reserves. Their head coach is Tim Walsh.
- Bienne Terita
- Sharni Smale
- Faith Nathan
- Dominique Du Toit
- Teagan Levi
- Sariah Paki
- Charlotte Caslick (Captain)
- Kaitlin Shave
- Tia Hinds
- Isabella Nasser
- Maddison Levi
- Bridget Clark
Ireland's Squad
Ireland's 12-player squad was named on June 17, 2024. Claire Boles and Amy Larn were named as traveling reserves. Their head coach is 
Allan Temple-Jones.
- Kathy Baker
- Megan Burns
- Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe
- Alanna Fitzpatrick
- Stacey Flood
- Eve Higgins
- Erin King
- Vicky Elmes Kinlan
- Emily Lane
- Ashleigh Orchard
- Béibhinn Parsons
- Lucy Rock (Captain)
Great Britain's Squad
Great Britain's 12-player squad was announced on June 19, 2024. Abi Burton and Kayleigh Powell were named as traveling reserves. Their head coach is Nick Wakley.
- Amy Wilson-Hardy
- Ellie Boatman
- Ellie Kildunne
- Emma Uren (Captain)
- Grace Crompton
- Heather Cowell
- Isla Norman-Bell
- Jade Shekells
- Jasmine Joyce
- Lauren Torley
- Lisa Thomson
- Megan Jones
South Africa's Squad
South Africa's 12-player squad was named on June 29, 2024. Shiniqwa Lamprecht and Shona-Leah Weston were named as traveling reserves. Their head coach is Renfred Dazel.
- Mathrin Simmers (Co-captain)
- Zintle Mpupha (Co-captain)
- Sizophila Solontsi
- Veroeshka Grain
- Kemisetso Baloyi
- Nadine Roos
- Liske Lategan
- Byrhandre Dolf
- Ayanda Malinga
- Libbie Janse van Rensburg
- Marlize de Bruin
- Maria Tshiremba
Group C Teams
These are the teams competing in Group C. They will play against each other in the first round of the tournament.
France's Squad
France's 12-player squad was announced on July 8, 2024. Alycia Chrystiaens and Shannon Izar were named as traveling reserves. Their head coach is David Courteix.
- Anne-Cécile Ciofani
- Lili Dezou
- Caroline Drouin
- Camille Grassineau
- Joanna Grisez
- Chloé Jacquet
- Iän Jason
- Carla Neisen (Captain)
- Lou Noel
- Séraphine Okemba
- Chloé Pelle
- Yolaine Yengo
United States' Squad
The United States' 12-player squad was named on June 17, 2024. Nicole Heavirland and Kristen Thomas were named as traveling reserves. Their head coach is Emilie Bydwell.
- Alena Olsen
- Alev Kelter
- Ariana Ramsey
- Ilona Maher
- Kayla Canett
- Kristi Kirshe
- Lauren Doyle (Co-captain)
- Naya Tapper (Co-captain)
- Sammy Sullivan
- Sarah Levy
- Spiff Sedrick
- Stephanie Rovetti
Japan's Squad
Japan's 12-player squad was announced on July 4, 2024. Their head coach is Takashi Suzuki.
- Hanako Utsumi
- Mei Ohtani
- Marin Kajiki
- Chiaki Saegusa
- Emii Tanaka
- Honoka Tsutsumi
- Chiharu Nakamura
- Arisa Nishi
- Wakaba Hara
- Yume Hirano (Captain)
- Rinka Matsuda
- Sakura Mizutani
Brazil's Squad
Brazil's 12-player squad was named on July 3, 2024. Leila Cássia Silva and Aline Furtado were named as traveling reserves. Their head coach is 
Will Broderick.
- Mariana Nicolau
- Luiza Campos (Captain)
- Milena Mariano
- Gisele Gomes
- Thalia Costa
- Thalita Costa
- Yasmim Soares
- Marina Fioravanti
- Gabriela Lima
- Raquel Kochhann
- Bianca Silva
- Marcelle Souza
