Sevens (7's)
Sevens is a variant discipline of traditional Rugby (fifteen a-side) that has only seven athletes on the field for seven minutes per half for two halves. It is predominantly played in tournament round robin format over two days.
7's is a game of speed, skill and strength. There are different skill sets required from 7's athletes in comparison with fifteen a-side athletes. It is played by Rugby’s fastest and fittest athletes both male and female. Currently it is played in major multi sport events such as Olympic, World, Commonwealth, Youth Commonwealth, Asian and Pan American Games involving most nations in the world.
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Rugby Ontario 7's
Rugby Ontario has developed a strong network of 7's and is committed to developing the best 7's structure and pathway for players, coaches, officials, administrators to reach the level they desire.
In April 2011 the Rugby Ontario Board approved the Rugby Ontario 7's Direction Document that outlines the pathway for the delivery of 7's in Ontario.
In August 2011 Rugby Ontario released Highway To High Performance Program to identify talented 7's players from across Ontario and develop them in regional based academies to compete in the 2012 Ontario Summer Games.
Click HERE for more information on this NEW and EXCITING program that will enhance the Elite 7's Pathway in Ontario.
Olympics
On October 9th 2009 The 121st International Olympic Committee Session in Copenhagen voted almost unanimously to recognise 7's as an Olympic sport to debut in 2016 Rio de Janeiro.
The International Rugby Board’s (IRB) strategic plan intends for the re-entry of Rugby to the Olympics via Sevens to be instrumental in taking the game to new territories and regions around the world.
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IRB World Cup
Every four years the worlds best 7's athletes compete in the Rugby World Cup of 7's. The competition crowns a male and female champion.
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IRB World Sevens Series
Each year the IRB has a global tournament that is competed for by the best nations in the world. The eight stop competition takes in countries such as Dubai, USA, South Africa, Scotland and New Zealand.
Click HERE for Official HSBC Sevens Website