Rugby Sevens At The 2006 Commonwealth Games
At the 2006 Commonwealth Games, the Cook Islands' team was in Group C of the Sevens tournament. Their results were as follows:
- England 35–5 Cook Islands
- Australia 28–19 Cook Islands
- Cook Islands 47–0 Sri Lanka
Final standing in Group Table:
| Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +93 | 9 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +80 | 7 |
| Cook Islands | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +8 | 5 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -181 | 3 |
Read more about this topic: Cook Islands National Rugby Union Team (sevens)
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