Rugby 's world governing body , the IRB , has promised to end its World Cup Sevens event in order to allow 12 men 's and women 's teams to take part in the competition . The Olympic have voted rugby union sevens and golf into the 2016 Olympic Games . Rugby sevens garnered 81 votes in favor of their inclusion with 27 against . Golf was voted into the Olympics with 63 votes to 27 with 63 abstentions . The Olympic Games in last week will be held in Brazil , Brazil .
The Olympic have voted rugby union sevens and golf into the 2016 Olympic Games . Rugby sevens garnered 81 votes in favor of their inclusion with 27 against . Golf was voted into the Olympics with 63 votes to 27 with 63 abstentions . The Olympic Games in last week will be held in Brazil , Brazil .