Louis Bielle-Biarrey explores sevens rugby for LA 2028 Olympics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Louis Bielle-Biarrey is considering a switch to rugby sevens to represent France at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The 22-year-old winger has excelled in the fifteens format, scoring 29 tries in 27 appearances for France, including record performances in the Six Nations. French Rugby Federation president Florian Grill expressed support for Bielle-Biarrey's potential move, drawing comparisons to Antoine Dupont's successful transition to sevens ahead of the Paris 2024 Games. As Bielle-Biarrey discusses contract extension terms with Bordeaux Begles, a sevens release is reportedly a key condition. Switching formats has precedents in both men's and women's rugby, with other notable players having made similar transitions in the past.
- •Bielle-Biarrey considers playing sevens at LA 2028 Olympics.
- •He has scored 29 tries for France in fifteens rugby.
- •French Rugby Federation supports his potential switch.
- •Contract negotiations with Bordeaux Begles include a sevens release.
- •Successful format switches have historical precedence in rugby.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Bielle-Biarrey considering sevens switch for LA 2028
- 3:27 PMBBC Sport — Bielle-Biarrey considering sevens switch for LA 2028
"Fifteen-a-side sensation Louis Bielle-Biarrey is exploring the possibility of representing France when they defend their sevens Olympic crown at Los Angeles 2028.
"Fifteen-a-side sensation Louis Bielle-Biarrey is exploring the possibility of representing France when they defend their sevens Olympic crown at Los Angeles 2028.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 3:27 PMBielle-Biarrey considering sevens switch for LA 2028
Fifteen-a-side sensation Louis Bielle-Biarrey is exploring the possibility of representing France when they defend their sevens Olympic crown at Los Angeles 2028.
- BBC SportJun 8, 2026, 3:27 PMBielle-Biarrey considering sevens switch for LA 2028
Fifteen-a-side sensation Louis Bielle-Biarrey is exploring the possibility of representing France when they defend their sevens Olympic crown at Los Angeles 2028.
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