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USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby Championship

When: Saturday (9:58 a.m.-7:30 p.m.) and Sunday (8:59 a.m.-5:20 p.m.). Saturday's pool play will determine Sunday's single-elimination schedule. Where: PPL Park, Chester

When: Saturday (9:58 a.m.-7:30 p.m.) and Sunday (8:59 a.m.-5:20 p.m.). Saturday's pool play will determine Sunday's single-elimination schedule.

Where: PPL Park, Chester

Who: Sixteen men's teams and eight women's teams are competing.

Temple: The Owls' men play Arizona (12:10 p.m.), Texas (3:16 p.m.) and Oklahoma (7:30 p.m.) on Saturday. The women are in pool play tomorrow at Drexel's Vidas Athletic Complex at 43rd & Powelton. The Owls play Penn State (1:20 p.m.), Brown (3:40 p.m.) and Virginia (5:40 p.m.).

Championships: Both at PPL Park on Sunday. The women are at 4 p.m.; the men at 5:20 p.m.

Why 'sevens'?: There are seven players on the field on each side, eight fewer than in traditional rugby.

Tickets: Reserved tickets for single day are $45, with weekend passes costing $80. Those seats are midfield with in-seat food and beverage service. General admission seating is $25 for 1 day and $35 for both days ($15 and $20, respectively, for kids 14 and under).

Ticket info: Available at the PPL Park box office, by calling 800-298-4200 or at ComcastTIX.com.

Parking: Around the stadium - including boat slips - is $20. There is an off-site lot at 4th and Edwards charging $15.

Weather: Temps are expected to range from the mid-60s to the low 80s, with chances of thunderstorms each day.

TV: NBC, Versus and NBC Universal will rotate coverage throughout the weekend.

Tomorrow: More preview coverage in the Daily News.