2011 Cup of Nations (rugby union)
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Not to be confused with 2011 IRB Nations Cup.
The 2011 Emirates Cup of Nations was held at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai as a season ending tournament for tier 3 teams from different continents.[2] The four competing teams were hosts UAE, Asian 5 Nations rivals Hong Kong, 2011 Africa Cup champions Kenya and South American Rugby Championship A Division team Brazil.
Quick Facts 2011 Cup of Nations Venue The Sevens, Dubai, Countries ...
2011 Cup of Nations Venue The Sevens, Dubai | |
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Countries | United Arab Emirates Hong Kong |
Date | 10ā16 December 2011 |
Champions | Hong Kong[1] (1st title) |
Runners-up | Kenya |
Matches played | 6 |
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The tournament was Brazil's first 15-a-side games outside of South America.[3]
Hong Kong won the tournament, winning all three games with a bonus point (scoring 4 or more tries in a game). Kenya finished runners-up, courtesy of a last minute win over Brazil in their opening game.