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Rugby Sevens (a.k.a 7-A-Side) is a variant of rugby union, it consists of two teams made up of seven men or women, instead of the usual fifteen. It is governed by the International Rugby Board (IRB) whose headquarters are located in Dublin, Ireland.

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