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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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But it was a fitting passing of the guard as Mike Friday - Lucas' father and former England sevens coach - played a key role in Care's early career development.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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 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

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

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

So, before we broke up into teams for a little touch sevens, I asked Coach M if I could talk to him.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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