Ultimate Sevens to launch in September as rugby union’s £2m answer to the Hundred
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EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about events or actions that will happen in the future.
The school year will end in June.
EN: Rugby Union is a popular team sport, especially in countries like the UK, France, and New Zealand. It is different from Rugby League in its rules and number of players.
EN: The phrase 'is called' is used to introduce the name of a person, place, or thing. It is a passive form of the verb 'call'.
This fruit is called a dragon fruit.
EN: Rugby Sevens is a faster version of traditional rugby union, with 7 players per side instead of 15. It is known for high-scoring and quick matches.
EN: The pattern 'aims to + verb' is used to describe the purpose or goal of an action or organization.
This program aims to help students learn English.
EN: Rugby is traditionally seen as a sport with a long history and older fan base. Modern tournaments like the 'Ultimate Sevens Championship' use faster formats to appeal to the 'Gen Z' or younger audience who prefer quick, high-energy entertainment.
EN: Use the verb 'is' with adjectives to describe the qualities or characteristics of a subject.
The movie is long and boring.
EN: Rugby sevens is known globally for its high speed and shorter match times compared to traditional 15-a-side rugby, making it very popular for television and new fans.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future events or facts.
The movie will start at eight o'clock.
EN: In rugby sevens, matches are much shorter than traditional rugby union matches (which last 80 minutes). This fast pace is designed to be more entertaining for modern audiences.
EN: We use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future events or plans.
The team will play in London next week.
EN: Rugby sevens is a faster version of rugby union with seven players per side instead of fifteen. It is known for high scoring and being part of the Olympic Games.
EN: Use 'There will be' to talk about things that will exist or happen in the future.
There will be a party tomorrow.
EN: In modern international sports tournaments, it is common to have equal representation for both men's and women's categories to promote gender equality.
EN: The future tense 'will' is used to talk about things that are planned or expected to happen in the future.
The team will play in London next week.
EN: In sports news, prize money or salaries are often referred to as a 'budget' or 'pool'. The use of 'pound' indicates the currency is British Pounds (GBP), as the final is held in London.
EN: The phrase 'take place' is a common expression used to say that an event happens or occurs, especially for planned events like games or meetings.
The party will take place at my house.
EN: Spain, Wales, and France are all European nations with a strong tradition in rugby. These locations are chosen to attract diverse European fans to the new tournament.
EN: Use 'on' for specific dates and 'in' for cities or months.
The party is on the tenth of May in Taipei.
EN: In British English, dates are often written as Day-Month-Year (24 September), whereas American English uses Month-Day-Year (September 24).
EN: The verb 'is' (to be) connects a subject to a noun that describes or identifies it. The structure is: [Subject] + [be verb] + [Noun Phrase].
She is the teacher of this class.
EN: A 'managing director' (MD) is a top-level executive responsible for the daily operations of an organization, similar to a CEO in some countries.
EN: Reported speech with 'said': We use 'He said' to report what someone else has stated. In simple sentences, the word 'that' is often omitted after 'said'.
She said the food is delicious.
EN: In sports news, managing directors like Barney Pascall often use positive adjectives like 'great' and 'top' to build excitement and attract sponsors for a new event.
EN: The phrase 'give support to' is a common way to say you are helping or agreeing with someone or something. 'Its' is used here to show that the support belongs to World Rugby.
The teacher gave her support to the students.
EN: World Rugby is the world governing body for the sport of rugby union. Their support is crucial for the success and official recognition of any new international tournament.
EN: The verb 'want' is often followed by 'to' + another verb (infinitive) to express a desire to do an action.
I want to play soccer with my friends.
EN: Rugby sevens is a faster version of traditional rugby union. Because it is shorter and more high-scoring, it is often marketed as a 'fun' and 'modern' version of the sport to attract younger audiences.
EN: The phrase 'instead of' is used to show that one thing is chosen or happens rather than another thing.
I will have tea instead of coffee.
EN: In traditional rugby union, there is a 15-minute half-time break. The Ultimate Sevens Championship uses a faster format to keep the game exciting for younger audiences.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To happen or occur, especially after being planned.
A variant of rugby union in which teams are made up of seven players playing seven-minute halves.
A short rest period between the two halves of a sports game.
The last and most important game in a series of sporting events to decide the overall winner.