no side
Plural
no sides
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(rugby) the conclusion of a match with no winner declared, usually due to unforeseen circumstances like weather or injury
A no side refers to the end of a match when the game concludes and no winner is declared, often due to a draw or a situation where the match ends without further play. This term is used to indicate the official finish of the game, regardless of whether one team has won or if the match has ended with no winner being decided.
- The rugby match ended in a no side due to a severe thunderstorm.
- They had to call a no side because of a player's serious injury.
- Due to a scheduling conflict, the teams agreed to a no side.
- The game ended in a no side due to a dispute between the teams.
- No side was called when the medical team couldn't reach the injured player in time.