| Rugby sevens at the 2010 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  IndiaDelhi University Stadium |
| Date | 11–12 October 2010 |
| Cup | |
| Champion |  New Zealand (4th title) |
| Runner-up |  Australia |
| Third |  South Africa |
| Plate | |
| Winner |  Samoa |
| Runner-up |  Scotland |
| Bowl | |
| Winner |  Papua New Guinea |
| Runner-up |  Canada |
| Tournament details | |
| Matches played | 32 |
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The rugby sevens at the 2010 Commonwealth Games was the fourth Commonwealth Games at which rugby sevens was played.[1]
Rugby sevens was one of only two sports contested only by males with no women's competition (the other being boxing). The rugby competition was held between 11 and 12 October 2010. The competition venue was the Delhi University Stadium within North Campus of the Delhi University.[1]
Namibia withdrew and was later replaced by Malaysia. Due to the withdrawal, Uganda was shifted to Group D while Malaysia was placed in Group C.[2]
Fiji, described as "perennial crowd favourites", was absent, due to the country being suspended from the Commonwealth following the 2006 military coup.[3]
There were security and health concerns surrounding the 2010 Commonwealth Games, but many main competitors had confirmed their participation.[4]
- ^ a b "XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi |". Cwgdelhi2010.org. 23 March 2010. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
- ^ "Commonwealth Games codes announced | Namibia Sport". Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- ^ Gallagher, Brendan (9 June 2010). "Blow to 2010 Commonwealth Games as Fiji banned from Rugby Sevens tournament". Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
- ^ "Scotland Squads | Scottish Rugby Union". Scotlandrugbyteam.org. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2016.