The 2009 edition has been sponsored for the institutional aspects by the following: the City Council of Rome, the Regional Council of Lazio, the Provincie Council of Rome, Friends of Rugby Parliamentary Association; for the sporting aspects, Italian Rugby Federation and Rugby Regional Committee. It has been broadcasted live on national television by Rai Sport più with over four hours of live coverage. This has produced an attendance of over 15,000 people, which does not include those deriving from the circulation of information such as the following: invitations, sponsors, television services, newspapers, local magazines, industry periodicals, tournament reviews and websites. The teams fought in order to conquer the 9th Roma Seven Cup and the Seven Kings Plate.

The Tournament, which had already seen the skills of A.Penelise, 2007 IRB Player of the Year Award winner, as well as the the world top-scorer, Ben Gollings, have seen also applaud a real icon of Seven: Waisale Serevi, which was the star of the Seven Kings of Rome team. After over two days of great rugby, excitement and a succession of nail-biting matches, the Roma Seven Invitation and the South Africans of Stellenbosch University reached the final.

The Roma Seven Invitation team reached the final after having defeated the France National 7 team and the England team of Gilbert Stoned Pups.

The Stellenbosch University team after having eliminated in the quarter, the Italian Selection, went on to swiftly overcome the English team of Pharmaguida Mel’s Exiles in the semi-final match.

The final match was played during the night, as a “traditional” must. Struggle and uncertainty lasted till the end due to the strength of both teams. In the end the young South Africans of Stellenbosch University gave up under the “stars” of the Roma Seven Invitation team who won the coveted Roma Seven Cup. The Seven Kings Plate, which is reserved for the best third teams in each round, was won by the Felpharma British Army, present at the Roma Seven cup for the third time, which defeated the International Marauders selection of Hugh Griffith.