The Kinsale Sevens (also known as

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Kinsale Sevens, Kinsale Sevens By The Sea) is

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and Europe's premier seven-a-side club

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event. The event takes place across the May Bank Holiday Weekend (Friday to Sunday) at the Kinsale Rugby Football Club, Kinsale,

and sees teams from around the world compete against each other in ladies', men's (junior and senior) and veteran competitions.

Format

Participants find themselves battling it out over a two-day period (Saturday and Sunday - traditionally, the Friday is dedicated to a fun 10-a-side competition) with the finals of the feature events taking place on the Sunday. The event is open to everyone and applications to participate can be submitted to the official website.

Notable past winners

* South Sea Drifters (Fiji) * Kooga Wailers (Eng) * Wekas (NZ) * Marauders (Eng) *

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(Irl) * Fiji Babaas (Fiji) * Susie Saloons (Netherlands) * Seven Minute Abs (Irl)

References

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External links

Kinsale Sevens
Rugby sevens competitions in Europe Rugby union competitions in Munster Sport in Kinsale Rugby sevens in Ireland International rugby union competitions hosted by Ireland