2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens – Men's tournament explained

Venue:The Sevens
Datefrom:5
Dateto:7 March
Nations:24
Matches:57
Prev:2005
Next:2013

The men's tournament in the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens was held at The Sevens in Dubai alongside the inaugural women's tournament. The tournament was held from 5 March to 7 March, with Wales beating Argentina 19−12 at the final.[1]

Teams

See main article: 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens qualifying – Men. 24 Teams took part in this tournament

Squads

See main article: 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens squads – Men.

Pool Stages

Legend
Teams advanced to the Cup quarter-final
Teams advanced to the Plate quarter-final
Teams advanced to the Bowl quarter-final

All times are local (UTC+4).

Pool A

TeamPldWDLPFPA+/–P
330010712+959
32015734+237
31022990–615
Arabian Gulf30032279–573

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Pool B

TeamPldWDLPFPA+/–Pts
33009027+639
32016455+97
31026257+55
30031592–773

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Pool C

TeamPldWDLPFPA+/–Pts
33006026+349
32016241+217
31025962–35
30032779–523

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Pool D

TeamPldWDLPFPA+/–Pts
33007412+629
31024555–105
31023649–135
31023473–395

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Pool E

TeamPldWDLPFPA+/–Pts
33009436+589
32017940+397
31024869–215
300326102–763

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Pool F

TeamPldWDLPFPA+/–Pts
33007312+619
32015819+397
31023895–575
30033174–433

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Knockout

Cup

[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wales claim Melrose Cup. World Rugby. 7 March 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20110814131613/http://www.rwcsevens.com/men/news/newsid=2029904.html#wales+claim+melrose+cup. 14 August 2011.
  2. Web site: Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 – Men’s Competition. World Rugby. https://web.archive.org/web/20090407082628/http://www.irb.com/mm/Document/Tournament/0/090202RWCSMensFinaltimes_6886_6967.pdf. 2009-04-07. 2018-09-07. dead.