Sevens, especially in a tournament format, can be great entertainment and looks fun to play but I can't get myself interested in the full blown game.
Do you play Merc?
Ya, play in Old Boys Division a few times per year, and Ref full time now. Started playing in 1978. I played Sevens every year when I was actively playing, it was and is usually used for players to stay in shape during the off season.
BBC America is going to carry 5 of the games from the 6-Nations first game is today at 2:45 pm ET.
2010 Champion France vs. Scotland
At the Stade de France located in Saint Denis (Paris), France.
Saturday, February 5th at 11:30am ET / 8:30am PT
Scotland vs. Wales
At Murrayfield Stadium located in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Saturday, February 12 at 11:30am ET /8:30am PT
England vs. 2010 Champion France
At Twickenham Stadium located in Twickenham, London, England.
Saturday, February 26th at 11:30am ET / 8:30am PT
England vs. Scotland
Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham Stadium located in Twickenham, London, England.
Sunday, March 13th at 10:30am ET / 7:30am PT
Ireland vs. England
Millennium Trophy match at Aviva Stadium located in Dublin, Ireland.
Saturday, March 19th at 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT