International sporting event
Rugby sevens at the 2011 Pan American Games was held in Guadalajara from October 29 to October 30 at the Tlaquepaque Stadium. This was the first appearance for rugby sevens at the Pan American Games. The sport is one of two sports being contested just by men, the other being baseball.
Qualification.
The top 5 ranked teams qualified automatically, along with hosts Mexico and the winners of the North American and South American sevens competition.
Venue.
The rugby sevens competition will be held at the newly built Tlaquepaque Stadium. The stadium can hold about 1,300 people.
Preliminary round.
Group A.
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Group B.
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Elimination stage.
Quarterfinals.
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Fifth to eighth place.
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Seventh place match.
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Fifth place match.
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Semifinals.
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Bronze medal match.
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Gold medal match.
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References.
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