2017 Clermont-Ferrand Sevens Explained

Series:Sevens Grand Prix Series VII
Countries: France
Date:1–2 July 2017

The 2017 Clermont-Ferrand Sevens is the penultimate tournament of the 2017 Rugby Europe Grand Prix Series, hosted by Stade Gabriel Montpied at Clermont-Ferrand.[1] It was held over the weekend of 1–2 July 2017. Ireland won the tournament, defeating Russia 17-14 in the final. With the tournament's conclusion, the two countries, as well as Spain, remain in the mix for qualification at the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens.[2]

Pool Stage

Pool A

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
33009721+769
32019324+697
31023399–665
300324103–793

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Pool B

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
33004719+289
31025142+95
31022131–105
31023360–275

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Pool C

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
23008410+749
22014149–87
21024166–255
20032162–413

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Knockout stage

Cup

Overall

Pos Team Pts Dif Pool
1 align=left Ireland 6–0 +91 C
2 align=left Russia 5–1 +92 A
3 align=left Spain 5–1 +41 B
4 align=left Germany 2–4 0 B
5 align=left Wales 4–2 –6 C
6 align=left France 3–3 +63 A
7 align=left Belgium 2–4 –39 C
8 align=left Georgia 1–5 –21 B

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Le "Men’s Sevens-Grand Prix Series" à Clermont. info-mag-annonce.com. 26 June 2017. 28 June 2017. French.
  2. Web site: Three-way battle for RWC Sevens qualification. World Rugby. 3 July 2017. 3 July 2017.