Rugby sevens was introduced as a World Games sport for men at the 2001 World Games in Akita. No women's rugby has been played at the World Games.

The 2013 World Games was the last to feature the sport, with rugby sevens becoming a full Olympic event in 2016.

Medalists

2001 Akita2005 Duisburg2009 Kaohsiung2013 Cali

Tournament finals

YearHostGold medal gameBronze medal gameRefsGold medalistScoreSilver medalistBronze medalistScoreFourth place 2001 Akita 35–19 19–10 2005 Duisburg 31–26 22–10 2009 43–10 17–0 2013 Cali 33–24 33–21

See also Rugby sevens at the Summer Olympics Rugby sevens at the Pan American Games

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