Rugby sevens

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rugby-sevens

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who invented Rugby sevens?Created to make rugby more exciting and financially viable for clubs
2. What is the number of players?Seven players per team on the field
3. What is the match structure?Two halves of seven minutes each, with a two-minute halftime break
4. Why did Ned Haig and David Sanderson create Rugby Sevens?They wanted a faster, more exciting game to bring in larger crowds and help their club make money when it was struggling.
5. How long is a Rugby Sevens match?A match has two halves of seven minutes each, so the whole game lasts about 14 minutes.

Drop Goal: A goal scored by dropping the ball and kicking it on the half-volley during open play.
Turnover: The loss of possession of the ball to the opposing team.
Set Piece: A structured restart of play, such as a scrum or lineout.