Punta Del Este Sevens
| Sport | Rugby sevens |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| No. of teams | 21 (2014) |
| Most recent champion(s) |
 Moby Dick |
| Most titles |
 New Zealand (4) |
| Official website | obcyogc.com/sevenpunta |
The Punta del Este Sevens is an annual international rugby sevens tournament held in Uruguay, held at the resort of the same name in Maldonado Department since 1989.[1][2][3] It was formerly part of the IRB Sevens World Series for the inaugural 1999-2000 circuit.
It is organised by the Old Boys Club usually the second weekend of January and counts with the participation of clubs from Uruguay and neighboring countries such as Argentina with selected provincial and national teams. Games are played at the Estadio Domingo Burgueño.
Internationally, it is the highest profile Uruguayan rugby event,[4] and has attracted players of the calibre of Jonah Lomu in the past,[5][6] as well as teams like Fiji, Argentina, New Zealand, Samoa and Belgium Barbarians
Men's tournament
Winners since 2013 (and for the 2000 tournament):
- A blue box around the year indicates a tournament included in the World Rugby Sevens Series.
- International competition
| Year | Venue | Gold Cup Final | Silver Cup | Bronze Cup | Refs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | Winner | Winner | |||
| 2015 | Punta del Este Polo & Country Club | Córdoba Athletic Club |
Moby Dick |
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| 2014–15 | Punta del Este Polo & Country Club | Moby Dick |
15-7 |  Chile |
 Uruguay |
Pucará |
[7] |
| 2014 | Estadio Domingo Burgueño |  SA 7s Academy |
19–14 | Moby Dick |
Uruguay VII |
Pucará |
[8] |
| 2013 | Estadio Domingo Burgueño | Buenos Aires |
39–0 | Moby Dick |
Uruguay |
Jockey de Salta |
[9] |
| Year | Venue | Cup Final | Plate | Bowl | Refs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | Winner | Winner | |||
| 2000 | Estadio Domingo Burgueño | New Zealand |
42–19 |  Fiji |
 Australia |
 France |
[10] |
References
- ↑ Bath, pp 6, 78
- ↑ Atlantis: US Sevens Rugby: A Summary and History, retrieved, 10 December 2009
- ↑ West Indies Sevens Changes on Rugby Bahamas, published 14 March 2009, retrieved, 10 December 2009
- ↑ Bath, p 78
- ↑ NZ wins Uruguay sevens in The Press (Christchurch, New Zealand), published 7 January 1999
- ↑ The Development of Rugby in the River Plate Region: Irish Influences - Hugh FitzGerald Ryan, part four, retrieved, 10 December 2009
- ↑ Moby Dick Champion Punta Del Este Sevens! (in Spanish) Rugby Time. 28 December 2014.
- ↑ Matches (in Spanish) 7 Punta. 2014.
- ↑ Matches (in Spanish) 7 Punta. 2013.
- ↑ 2000 Punta del Este Sevens 7s Rugby 7s.
Bibliography
- Bath, Richard (ed.) The Complete Book of Rugby (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ISBN 1-86200-013-1)
External links
- (Spanish) Official site
- (Spanish) Former official website, archived from the original on 4 April 2013
- Punta del Este Roll of Honour on rugby7.com
- Punta del Este on Ultimate Rugby Sevens
- Incredible fightback sees Uruguay home on RWC Sevens