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Action from the Stade Olympique de Colombes, as France crushed Romania in the opening match of the 15-a-side competition. The United States were the only other NOC to participate, and won gold after defeating the hosts. Ninety-two years later, rugby union will return to the Olympic programme when the sevens format makes its much anticipated debut in Rio de Janeiro.Photo: Getty Images/Popperfoto1924CLASSIC OLYMPIC IMAGES PARISRUGBY UNION