Points are 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 advance to the Cup competition.

The match officials for the 2015 Wellington Sevens are as follows:[1] [Cup/Plate] The top two teams in each pool advance to the Cup/Plate competition.

The Bowl/Shield Quarter-finals losers (shown in italics below) play in the Semi-finals of the Shield.

The Cup/Plate Quarter-finals losers (shown in italics) play in the Semi-finals of the Plate.