Monaco Rugby 7s have moved up the rankings to take the top spot in the In Extenso Supersevens table, putting the team in excellent stead ahead of the finals in Paris next February.
The Monaco Rugby 7s team (MR7s) has enjoyed a remarkable summer season, gradually climbing the In Extenso Supersevens rankings over three intense rounds.
The players started off by securing third place in the first round, held in Mont-de-Marsan, then improved to second at the La Rochelle tournament. The third and final round ahead of the finals in Paris next year saw the MR7s grab the top spot in a dominating show of skill and teamwork.
Monaco Rugby 7s dominate
At the tournament in Pau on 31st August, the team came up against tough opponents, including the Barbarian Rugby Club, who were dispatched 33-19 in Monaco’s favour.
Next up, the MR7s faced Montpellier who, at first, seemed to pose a challenge. In the end, the Monaco side dominated the Montpellier 7s in a crushing 45-0 victory.
This took them to the semi-finals, where they faced Stade Toulousain. By half-time, the MR7s had a comfortable 19-0 lead. By the end of the match, the Monaco team had only conceded seven points to their opponents.
The final match saw Monaco going toe-to-toe with the hosts, Section Paloise. The conditions were anything but good, with the teams facing heavy rain and mud. There was even the possibility the game wouldn’t go on at all, but the referees finally allowed it to proceed, and it turned out to be an incredible match.
The tug-of-war between the two teams made for exciting rugby despite the downpour, and the close score of 17-15 showed that these two powerhouses were evenly matched. The MR7s ultimately prevailed, securing the overall win of the tournament. A happy day for the team and fans alike!
The finals will be held at the Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday 1st February 2025.
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