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

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

"It feels like a full circle moment as Lucas' father Mike was my mentor from 16-20 in the junior national academy pathway and he picked me to play for England sevens," Care told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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

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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