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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"For the past five years I had played sevens and I arrived in England with just a couple of games of 15s," recalls Isgro.

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So, that's their first aim here and if it's 11 v 11 then Chelsea can hurt Liverpool, even without Cole Palmer, because the Reds are at sixes and sevens at the back.

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Previously England squads would be offered short-term contracts around major tournaments and match fees, but would have to balance their rugby with jobs elsewhere and frequently flip into the sevens programme.

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The 26-year-old sevens flyer was central to helping Canada secure a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, knocking out hosts France on the way to the final.

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Before the age of 21, Jorja Miller had already become an Olympic champion and been voted the best sevens player in the world.

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