2006–07 IRB Sevens World Series
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2006–07 IRB Sevens World Series was the eighth of an annual series of rugby sevens tournaments for full national sides run by the International Rugby Board since 1999–2000.
Quick Facts Hosts, Nations ...
2006–07 IRB Sevens | |
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Series VIII | |
Hosts | |
Nations | 32 |
Final positions | |
Champions | New Zealand |
Runners-up | Fiji |
Third | Samoa |
← 2005–06 2007–08 → |
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New Zealand were the series champions, winning the final tournament in Edinburgh to take the lead on the standings. In that event, the then-defending series champions Fiji would have clinched the season crown by defeating Wales in the Cup quarterfinals. However, a Wales upset win opened the door for New Zealand to take the season crown by winning the Cup in Edinburgh, which they did.
Sevens is traditionally played in a two-day tournament format; however, the most famous event, the Hong Kong Sevens, is played over three days.