Commonwealth Rugby Sevens Championships

New Zealand proved itself a natural in rugby, winning old in all the three Games. In 1998 Commonwealth Games, amidst a cheering crowd consisting of 20,000 fans at the Petaling Jaya Stadium, New Zealand bagged its 100th Commonwealth Games medal with a 21-12 win over the reigning champions, Fiji, at the Commonwealth Rugby Sevens Championships. Jonah Lomu was the well-deserved Man of the Match. While Fiji settled for silver in Commonwealth Rugby Sevens Championships, Australia bagged the bronze, under the leadership of veteran star David Campese, Australia, beating Samoa 33-12.

The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held at Manchester, United Kingdom. New Zealand won the gold again, Fiji stuck to silver while South Africa bagged the bronze this time. At the 2006 Commonwealth games held in Melbourne, Australia, Commonwealth Rugby Sevens Championships were held in the Telstra Dome, on the western edge of Melbourne's Central Business District. Preliminary matches were held on 16 March, followed by finals the following day. The gold medal was won by New Zealand who defeated England 29-21 in the final on 17th March 2006. Fiji won the bronze medal, defeating Australia 24-17 in the 3rd place final. Delhicommonwealthgame.com brings you in-depth information on the various Commonwealth games championship.