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 back row's new deal does not include the sort of dedicated time to train up for sevens that France captain Antoine Dupont took before Paris 2024, but the prospect has been raised with Saints.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

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

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 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

“Dear old Hixby’s. Isn’t it odd? The book was scarcely any use at all, but I feel a bit at sixes and sevens without it.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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