Ilona Maher tracker at the Paris Olympic Games: Women's rugby sevens tournament results

Ilona Maher and the United States women's rugby sevens team are chasing a podium finish at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Their mission is under way in Paris.

Maher and her teammates opened pool play on July 28 with matches against Japan and Brazil.

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To stay current on how Maher and Team USA's fared during the three-day tournament, read our live recaps below. Latest items will be added to the top of this file.

Ilona Maher, U.S. women's rugby sevens cruise past Brazil

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Final score: United States 24, Brazil 5

► Match details: Maher added another long, second-half try to help Team USA topple Brazil and improve to 2-0 on the day during the opening matches for pool play in Paris. The U.S. women also secured a spot in the quarterfinals.

Ilona Maher, U.S. women's rugby sevens rout Japan in opener

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► Final score: United States 36, Japan 7

► Match details: After surrendering the game's opening try, Team USA quickly countered and zoomed past Japan. The U.S. squad led 29-7 at the halftime break, with Maher sparking one of those successful tries with a tackle and forced turnover of a Japanese player. In the second half, Maher, from deep in her own end, uncorked a splendid run with a punishing stiff-arm on her way to a score.

Ahead on Monday for Ilona Maher, Team USA: France

Maher and Team USA face France in their final pool play game on Monday, July 29. Game time is set for 9:30 a.m. eastern on NBC and Peacock.

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