Rugby sevens at the 1998 Commonwealth Games


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.
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.

Pool Stage

First Phase

Group A
TeamPWDLPFPA+/–
22001257+118
21017954+25
20020143–143

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Group B
TeamPWDLPFPA+/–
22008822+66
21017629+47
20020113–113

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Group C
TeamPWDLPFPA+/–
21107212+60
21107324+49
200212121–109

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Group D
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22001330+133
21013579–44
200226115–89

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Group E
TeamPWDLPFPA+/–
22004510+35
21014322+21
2002561–56

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Group F
TeamPWDLPFPA+/–
22001030+103
21016050+10
20020113–113

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Second Phase

Group A
TeamPWDLPFPA+/–
220013212+120
21015041+9
20020129–129

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Group B
TeamPWDLPFPA+/–
22001345+129
21012468–44
2002590–85

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Group C
TeamPWDLPFPA+/–
220012919+110
21016159+2
20025117–112

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Group D
TeamPWDLPFPA+/–
22001170+117
21015057–7
200219129–110

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Group E
TeamPWDLPFPA+/–
220010412+92
21016226+36
20017135–128

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Group F
TeamPWDLPFPA+/–
2200927+85
21016945+24
20020109–109

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Final Standings

Knockout Stages

Cup

Plate &; Bowl

Medallists