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St Mary’s University alumnus and Richmond FC star try-ing for Rio Olympic rugby sevens gold

Former St Mary’s University student Alice Richardson will go head-to-head with New Zealand in the women’s rugby sevens semi-final tonight.

The 29-year-old vice-captain, who scored a try in Great Britain’s 26-7 victory against Fiji, plays for Richmond FC’s women.

The personal trainer has represented England at both sevens and full 15-a-side rugby, winning 36 caps for her country.

If Great Britain win the semi-final they’ll meet either Australia or Canada in the final.

The team have won four games in two days in Rio, also beating hosts Brazil 29-3 and Japan 40-0, where rugby sevens makes its debut as an Olympic sport.

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