Played on Saturday and Sunday in Viña del Mar, Chile the 2018 Viña 7’s saw Uruguay and Chile qualifying for San Francisco 2018. The two South American countries will play in this year’s Rugby Sevens World Cup in Northern California.
Celebrations continue for both Uruguay and Chile yet neither side were champions of the Viña 7’s. Instead Uruguay was the best from the Americas, finishing 4th. Los Teros 7’s fell to Ireland in their final match. South Africa were champions with a win over France.
Argentina’s mixed performances in the tournament culminated with a 5th place finish. Chile defeated Brazil 26-12 to claim 7th position, the USA Falcons downed Colombia 14-12 to finish 9th while Canada claimed 11th spot by beating Paraguay 43-5.
DAY 2 RESULTS
USA 36-10 Paraguay
Colombia 19-5 Canada
Gold Quarter Final: Ireland 7-5 Argentina
Gold Quarter Final: Germany 12-26 South Africa
Gold Quarter Final: Uruguay 14-7 Brazil
Gold Quarter Final: France 14-7 Chile
5th Place Semi Final: Semi Final Germany 12-5 Brazil
5th Place Semi Final: Argentina 14-7 Chile
Gold Semi Final: South Africa 26-7 Uruguay
Gold Semi Final: Ireland 12-15 France
11th Place Final: Paraguay 5-43 Canada
9th Place Final: USA 14-12 Colombia
7th Place Final Chile 26-12 Brazil
5th Place Final: Germany 14-33 Argentina
3rd Place Final: Uruguay 5-12 Ireland
Final: South Africa 34-7 France