Melrose Cup

The Melrose Cup is the main prize of the Rugby World Cup Sevens. The trophy is named after the town of Melrose, Scotland, the birthplace of rugby sevens. The trophy has been presented to the winner of the world cup since the inaugural tournament in 1993. The only teams to have held the trophy are England, New Zealand, Fiji and current cup holders Wales.


Rugby World Cup Sevens
Official World Cups
  • Scotland 1993
  • Hong Kong 1997
  • Argentina 2001
  • Hong Kong 2005
  • UAE 2009
  • Russia 2013
Unofficial
  • 1973 International Seven-A-Side Tournament
Melrose Cup


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