sevens

British

/ ˈsɛvənz /

noun

(functioning as singular) a Rugby Union match or series of matches played with seven players on each side

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The Carson Zone Pavilion is an open-air setting near the archery, track cycling, hockey, rugby sevens and tennis venues.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

During lockdown, Kildunne was part of Great Britain's sevens squad, training for an Olympic Games which was subsequently postponed until 2021.

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026

The Irish Rugby Football Union confirmed 35 centralised contracts for their sevens and XVs stars, with the hope of maintaining their upward trajectory.

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026

They were at sixes and sevens with who they were picking up, and as the first half progressed I thought it was just a case of how many goals City would get.

From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026

The way it works with dice, if you shave just a bit off one side, you supposed to be able to roll more sevens and elevens.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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