2007 Pacific Rugby Cup
CountriesFiji Fiji (2 teams)
Samoa Samoa (2 teams)
Tonga Tonga (2 teams)
ChampionsSamoa Upolu Samoa
Matches played16
Upolu Samoa after winning the 2007 Pacific Rugby Cup

The 2007 Pacific Rugby Cup was the second edition of the Pacific Rugby Cup competition and featured 6 representative rugby union football teams; 2 from each of the three Pacific rugby unionsFiji, Samoa and Tonga. It was played from 31 March to 5 May.[1]

In the grand final match, Upolu Samoa was victorious on Tongan soil, beating the Tau'uta Reds in the decider by 20 points (35 to 15).

Teams and format

The six teams that were created for the inaugural 2006 competition returned to compete in 2007. These teams were:[2]

The teams played a single round robin (home or away) series. The two top-ranked teams at the end of the standings met in the grand final match, with the first-ranked team awarded home advantage.

Table

Team Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Point Difference Bonus Points Points
Tau'uta Reds 5401108102+6117
Upolu Samoa 5302112114-2315
Fiji Barbarians 520397108-11412
Savaii Samoa 52031068818311
Fiji Warriors 52039390+3111
Tautahi Gold 52038498-1419

Match results

Final

5 May 2007 Tau'uta Reds 15–35 Upolu Samoa Teufaiva Stadium, Nukuʻalofa Att:3,000  

See also

References

  1. "Pacific Rugby Cup schedule announced". ESPNscrum. 2 February 2007. Archived from the original on 6 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  2. "Pacific Rugby Cup". Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions. Archived from the original on 22 June 2008.
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