Rugby Sevens

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌɡbi ˈsɛvənz/

Definitions of rugby sevens

noun a form of rugby union played with seven players on each team, known for its fast-paced and high-scoring nature

Example Sentences

A1 Rugby sevens is a fast-paced version of rugby with seven players on each team.

A2 I watched a rugby sevens match last weekend and it was so exciting.

B1 Many countries compete in international rugby sevens tournaments.

B2 The skill level required for rugby sevens is very high due to the fast pace of the game.

C1 Rugby sevens has gained popularity in recent years as a thrilling and competitive sport.

C2 The athleticism and strategy involved in rugby sevens make it a challenging but rewarding sport to play.

Examples of rugby sevens in a Sentence

formal Rugby sevens is a variant of rugby union with seven players on each team.

informal I love watching rugby sevens because it's fast-paced and exciting.

slang Let's hit the pitch and play some rugby sevens!

figurative Participating in rugby sevens is like a high-speed chess game on the field.

Grammatical Forms of rugby sevens

• past tense: played
• plural: rugby sevens
• comparative: more rugby sevens
• superlative: most rugby sevens
• present tense: play
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: have played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: rugby seven
• positive degree: rugby sevens
• infinitive: to play rugby sevens
• gerund: playing rugby sevens
• participle: played rugby sevens

Origin and Evolution of rugby sevens

First Known Use: 1883 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: Rugby sevens originated in the town of Melrose in Scotland.

Evolution of the word: The term 'rugby sevens' was first used in 1883 to describe a variant of rugby union with seven players on each team, played in a shorter format than traditional rugby matches. Over time, the sport has grown in popularity and is now played internationally in various tournaments and competitions.