Rome Sevens
International rugby sevens tournament
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The Roma Sevens International Rugby Sevens Tournament is held every years since 2002 in Rome, Italy, at the Stadio dei Marmi.
Men's tournament
Participants in the Roma Sevens over the years: Australia national rugby sevens team, South Africa national rugby sevens team, Kenya national rugby sevens team, France national rugby sevens team, Argentina national rugby sevens team, Spain national rugby sevens team, Italy national rugby sevens team, Georgia national rugby sevens team, Netherlands national rugby union team (sevens), Ukraine national rugby union team, Army Rugby Union, Yug Rugby, Atlantis Sevens, Golden Lions, Stellenbosh University, Melrose RFC, Froggies, Samurai International R.F.C., Penguins R.F.C., Marauders R.F.C., Belgium Barbarians
Gold Book
| Edition | Winner (Men) | Winner (Women) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 |  Lottomatica Roma | |
| 2003 |  Samurai RFC | |
| 2004 | Italy Seven | |
| 2005 | Samurai RFC | |
| 2006 |  Stellenbosch | |
| 2007 | Kooga Wailers | |
| 2008 | British Army ARU | |
| 2009 | Roma Seven New Zealand Invitation | Samurai Ladies RFC |
| 2010 |  Australia Seven |  NZ Aotearoa Māori |
| 2011 | Roma Seven New Zealand Invitation | NZ Aotearoa Māori |
| 2012 | Roma Seven New Zealand Invitation | NZ Aotearoa Māori |
| 2013 | Sud Africa | |
| 2014 | Sud Africa |  Paris Ladies |
Women's tournament
The women's tournament has been played since 2009.
2009
5 & 6 June 2009
The tournament was won by Samurai Ladies International (UK). Other participants were: Wooden Spoon, Italy, 
Israel, The Bassets Ladies, Murrayfields Wanderers RFC. No match results are available
2010
3–4 June
Pool 1
| Nation | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 14 |
| Italy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 17 |
| Columbia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 65 |
Semi-finals:
- France
12-7 
Spain - “Red&Blu” Aoteaora Maori
[1] 22-7 
Italy
Bowl final:
- Colombia
0-25 
HJMKJ Moscow
Pool 2
| Nation | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Red&Blu” Aoteaora Maori (NZL) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 7 |
| Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 17 |
| Himki Moscow (RUS) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 68 |
- “Red&Blu” Aoteaora Maori 47-0 HJMKJ Moscow
- HJMKJ Moscow 0-26 Spain
- “Red&Blu” Aoteaora Maori 17-7 Spain
Plate final:
Final:
2011
Source:[2] 3–4 June
Pool 1
| Nation | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 20 |
| Kusa (NZL/USA) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 53 | 31 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 53 |
| France | 1 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 62 |
- Brazil
17-12 Kusa[3] - France 10-19 Spain
- Spain 14-10 Kusa
- Brazil 12-17 France
- France 0-31 Kusa
- Brazil 0-24 Spain
Bowl Semi-finals:
Bowl final:
Pool 2
| Nation | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| “Red&Blu” Aoteaora Maori (NZL) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 67 | 26 |
| Italy | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 55 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 90 |
- Netherlands
35-7 
Germany - “Red&Blu” Aoteaora Maori 28-0 Italy
- Italy 26-0 Germany
- “Red&Blu” Aoteaora Maori 10-14 Netherlands
- “Red&Blu” Aoteaora Maori 29-12 Germany
- Netherlands 27-7 Italy
Semi-finals:
- Spain 14-15 “Red&Blu” Aoteaora Maori
- Netherlands 7-12 Kusa
Final:
- “Red&Blu” Aoteaora Maori 12-10 Kusa
2012
Source:[4]
18–19 May
Pool 1
| Nation | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoteaora Maori | 3 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0 |
| Georgia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 54 |
| Kazakhstan Olymp | 1 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 66 |
| Selezione Italy Cup | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 87 |
- Selezione Italy Cup 14-21
Olymp - Aoteaora Maori 34-0
Georgia - Selezione Italy Cup 10-14 Georgia
- Aoteaora Maori 28-0 Olymp
- Georgia 14-10 Olymp
- Selezione Italy Cup 0-52 Aoteaora Maori
Bowl Semi-finals:
- Olymp 45-0 President's XII
- Tukkies
21-0 Italy
Bowl final:
Pool 2
| Nation | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 7 |
| Ukraine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 27 |
| Tukkies | 1 | 0 | 2 | 102 | 22 |
| President's XII | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 97 |
- Russia 22-0
Ukraine - Tukkies w/o President's XII
- Tukkies 5-10 Ukraine
- President's XII 0-65 Russia
- Tukkies 7-12 Russia
- President's XII 0-32 Ukraine
Semi-finals:
- Aoteaora Maori 38-5 Ukraine
- Russia 34-0 Georgia
Third place
- Ukraine 22-0 Georgia
Final:
- Aoteaora Maori 24-21 Russia
Notable players of the tournament
- Waisale Serevi
- Ben Gollings
- DJ Forbes
- Cecil Afrika
- Ollie Phillips
- Afeleke Pelenise
- Tomasi Cama
- Collins Injera
- Solomon King
- Chester Williams
- William Ryder
- Fritz Lee
- Apolosi Satala
- Justin Wilson
- Howard Graham
- Sherwin Stowers
- Lepani Nabuliwaqa
- John Rudd (rugby union)
- Rob Thirlby
- Renfred Dazel
- Tim Walsh (rugby union)
- Will Matthews (rugby union)
- Kyle Brown
- Mirco Bergamasco
- Mark Lee