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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Pupil A gave evidence about the school team playing at the Rosslyn Park sevens tournament in London, 17-18 March 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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 29-year-old Olympic gold medallist in rugby sevens ruptured a cruciate knee ligament playing against Ireland in the last Six Nations in March.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Galthie has included 10 uncapped players in the 42-man squad including Olympic rugby sevens gold medallist winger Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang, Bayonne's in-form back-rower Esteban Capilla and breakthrough Toulouse centre Kalvin Gourgues.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

In Carlton everything was at sixes and sevens In preparation for the second campaign.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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