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The Rugby World Cup Sevens is one of the premier international contests that is played in the Sevens which is one of the versions of the rugby union. The first being held in Scotland in the year 1993.
The winners of the Rugby World Cup Sevens are awarded by the prize which is called the Melrose Cup. It has derived its name from the Scottish town Melrose. The winner of the Rugby World Cup Sevens, Hong Kong was Fiji who defeated New Zealand in the finals and it was their second win which is a record. Hong Kong stadium was the venue for the Rugby World Cup Sevens, Hong Kong. The event was a spectacular success and about 120,000 people attended the tournament. This was one of the most terrific as well as record breaking growths witnessed by the IRB Sevens World Series, 2005/2006.
Apart from the Rugby World Cup Sevens, Hong Kong, Hong Kong has also hosted the tournament for the years 2005 and 2006. The regular teams to participate in the Seven series competitions are Kenya, Portugal and Russia. Waisale Serevi was the captain of Fiji who anchored the team to the title in 2005.
Standings for the Rugby World Cup Sevens, Hong Kong
The following top four nations were at their best in the Rugby World Cup Sevens, Hong Kong:
First place Fiji
Second place New Zealand
Third place South Africa
Fourth place Australia
Travel.mapsofworld.com.com provides the full information on the Rugby World Cup Sevens, Hong Kong. To know more on the venues and the other information relating to the Rugby World Cup 2007 just check out our site.
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