Figures in rugby (6)
I believe the answer is:
sevens
This clue might be a double definition.
'figures' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both quantities as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?
'rugby' is the second definition.
(I know that sevens is a type of rugby)
'in' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sevens that I've seen before include "Numbers" , "77" , "cards!" , "Form of Rugby Union" , "Card game; form of rugby" .)