What is 2001 Rugby World Cup Sevens?
The 2001 [[Rugby World Cup Sevens]], also known as the Melrose Cup, was the third edition of the tournament and took place in [[Mar del Plata]], Argentina. It marked a significant milestone as it was the first major rugby event ever held in South America. The matches were in the [[José María Minella Stadium]]. In this competition, [[New Zealand national rugby union team|New Zealand]] defeated [[Australia]] to win the title for the first time. Here are some key details about the 2001 Rugby World Cup Sevens: * '''Champions''': New Zealand * '''Runner-up''': Australia * '''Host Nation''': Argentina * '''Dates''': January 26 – January 28, 2001 * '''Number of Participating Nations''': 24 Notably, this event brought rugby’s electrifying action to South American soil, drawing enthusiastic crowds and leaving a lasting impact on the region’s sporting landscape. [[Category:Rugby union]] [[Category:2001 in sports]]