Ball sets rolling on Day 1 at the Dubai Rugby Sevens - in pictures

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  Rebekah Cordero-Tufuga of New Zealand in action in the Women’s Sevens Series in Dubai. Francois Nel / Getty Images

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  Josh Lewsey warms up for Conquistadors,in white and yellow, before the match against Multiplex Barbarians. Victor Besa for The National

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  A J9 Legends player about to score on a break-away run past Cairo Old Crocs (stripes). Victor Besa for The National

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  Ryan Carlyle of United States and Emma Sykes of Australia battle for the ball in the World Rugby Women’s Sevens in Dubai. Tom Dulat / Getty Images

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  Natasha Brennan of England scores a try against Canada. Tom Dulat / Getty Images

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  Portia Woodman of New Zealand is tackled by Tima Tamoi of Fiji during the Women’s Sevens Series. Francois Nel / Getty Images

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  Lauren Cattell of England and Edna Santini of Brazil jostle for the ball at the Sevens ground in Dubai. Tom Dulat / Getty Images

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  Ashleigh Baxter of Ireland competes for the ball with Raijieli Daveua of Fiji at the Sevens ground in Dubai. Francois Nel / Getty Images