It was the eighth tournament within the 2011–12 IRB Sevens World Series.

New Zealand won the title by defeating England 29–14 in the final.

Points were awarded in each pool on a different schedule from most rugby tournaments—3 for a win, 2 for a draw, 1 for a loss.

The top two teams in each pool advanced to the Cup competition.

The four quarterfinal losers dropped into the bracket for the Plate.