English Explanatory Dictionary

rugby sevens

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of rugby union, played on a full-size pitch but with only seven players per side.

Word forms

rugby sevens rugby 7s

Etymology

From rugby + seven from being a form of rugby that is played with 7 players on a side and 7 minutes to a period (to a half).

Synonyms

7s sevens

Related words

rugby league
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