The most notable headline from this event was the first-ever overall tournament victory by the United States.

[1] The USA's Madison Hughes was named player of the tournament, with Hughes and Danny Barrett the two Americans selected for the tournament Dream Team.

The overall series crown was secured by Fiji when they defeated South Africa in the Cup quarter-finals.

The top two teams from each pool advance to the Cup/Plate brackets.

The pools and schedule were announced on 10 April 2015.