The -, 1775 comedy of manners by Sheridan (6)

I believe the answer is:

rivals

(Other definitions for rivals that I've seen before include "Opponents or competitors" , "Competitors, challengers" , "Play by 1" , "Opposing contestants" , "Competitors or adversaries" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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