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for the

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tournament. The event was held in the

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from 18 June until 30 June by rugby's governing body, the

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. All matches took place at the Murray Rugby Park Stadium in

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. Attendance was strong for the tournament, with all four match days resulting in packed crowds filling Murray Rugby Park Stadium. All matches in the tournament were streamed live b
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Pool stage

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Knockout stage

7th place game

5th place game

Third place game

Final

Leading scorers

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, USA * Tries = Hosea Saumaki, Tonga * Conversions = Conor McCann, Canada * Penalties =

, USA * Drop Goals = (none) *Source
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