Rugby sevens at the 1998 Commonwealth Games information
Rugby Sevens at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
Venue
Kuala Lumpur
Dates
12–14 September 1998
Medalists
New Zealand
New Zealand
Fiji
Fiji
Australia
Australia
2002 →
Rugby sevens at the 1998 Commonwealth Games was the first Commonwealth Games where rugby sevens was played. It was at the time one of the male-only sports at the Commonwealth Games.[1]
The gold medal was won by New Zealand who defeated Fiji 21–12 in the final on 14 September 1998. In the bronze medal playoff Australia defeated Samoa 33–12. Gambia and Zimbabwe withdrew before the tournament started, resulting in a re-draw of the first round matches and groups.[2]
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