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sevens

/ ˈɛəԳ /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) a Rugby Union match or series of matches played with seven players on each side

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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The winger made his Test debut for the Springboks against Wales in 2014, having also played sevens for his country.

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“That’s what we like about sevens — it goes all day,” said Jason Penprase, referring to the raucous atmosphere and rapid pace.

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Trailfinders' Burton has impressed in Premiership Women's Rugby after appearing for Team GB's sevens team at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics.

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More than 200 players have come from the club to represent their country at age-grade, sevens and senior level, both men's and women's.

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Dupont opted out of the 2024 Six Nations, instead choosing to focus on representing France in rugby sevens at the Paris Olympics last summer.

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