Rugby Sevens At The Commonwealth Games
Rugby sevens has been played at four Commonwealth Games since its first appearance, at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Appearing in 2002 and 2006, it is now considered a 'Core' sport by the Commonwealth Games Federation, necessitating its appearance at all future games, and was included in the 2010 Games. It is one of the two male-only sports at the Commonwealth Games, the other being boxing.
The 16th Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia saw the introduction of rugby sevens along with cricket, field hockey and netball. New Zealand has never lost a match at the Commonwealth Games, winning gold in all four Games at which the sport has been played.
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