2017 Exeter Sevens Explained

Series:Sevens Grand Prix Series VII
Countries: England
Date:15–16 July 2017
Prevseason:2016
Nextseason:2018

The 2017 Exeter Sevens was the final tournament of the 2017 Sevens Grand Prix Series, hosted in Sandy Park at Exeter.[1] Russia won the tournament, defeating Wales in the final. Ireland's Jordan Conroy was named player of the tournament.

This tournament settled the two European teams to be invited to the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens, with Russia and Ireland progressing.[2]

Pool stage

Pool A

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
330010214+889
32014162−217
31023848−105
30032481−573

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Pool B

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
32015619+377
32016429+357
32014929+207
300315108−973

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Pool C

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
33006439+259
32014639+77
31023946−75
30032953−143

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[2]

Knockout stage

Cup

Overall

Pos Team Pts Dif Pool
1 align=left Russia 5–1 +56 B
2 align=left Wales 4–2 +36 B
3 align=left Ireland 5–1 +123 A
4 align=left Portugal 3–3 −40 A
5 align=left Georgia 4–2 +32 B
6 align=left England 2–4 −6 C
7 align=left Germany 3–3 −11 C
8 align=left Spain 3–3 −3 C

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Exeter 7s 2017 will be best yet. exeterchiefs.co.uk. 6 July 2017.
  2. Web site: Three-way battle for RWC Sevens qualification. World Rugby. 3 July 2017. 6 July 2017.