Rugby

a form of rugby where teams of 15 players each compete to score points by carrying, passing, and kicking an oval-shaped ball to score tries or kick goals

We played a thrilling game of rugby union yesterday.

a form of rugby football played with teams of 13 players, featuring more structured gameplay and frequent ball-handling

He scored a try in yesterday's rugby league game.

a team sport played by individuals with disabilities, combining elements of rugby, basketball, and handball

Wheelchair rugby is an intense and fast-paced sport.

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

Please use a pencil to mark the location where the measurements should be taken.

an event or process that leads to a significant transformation or change in something

The conversion from paper to digital records saved the company a lot of time.

an illegal pass in rugby that moves the ball toward the opponent's goal line, leading to a scrum for the other team

The referee called a throw forward.

a low kick that makes the ball bounce and roll unpredictably along the ground in rugby

He used a grubber kick to get past the defenders.

a foul in rugby where a player accidentally knocks the ball forward with their hand or arm, resulting in a stoppage of play and a scrum awarded to the opposing team

He lost possession after a knock-on near the try line.

the period of active gameplay in rugby when the ball is in motion and not in a set piece, such as a scrum or lineout

The team excels in open play with their fast-paced style.

(rugby) the conclusion of a match with no winner declared, usually due to unforeseen circumstances like weather or injury

The rugby match ended in a no side due to a severe thunderstorm.

the line at each end of the rugby field that a player must cross with the ball to score a try

He sprinted toward the try line to score.

the boundary line at each end of the rugby field where the ball is considered out of play

The player kicked the ball over the dead-ball line.

a method of restarting play in soccer and similar sports where a player throws the ball back into play from the sideline

The referee awarded a throw-in to the opposing team.

a method of restarting play after the ball goes out of bounds, where rugby players from each team compete for the ball thrown in from the sideline

Lineouts are crucial moments in rugby matches.

a method of scoring where a player kicks the ball through the goalposts during open play

He scored a drop goal to break the tie.

(American football) a scoring play where a player carries or catches the ball into the opponent's end zone, earning six points

He sprinted into the end zone for a touchdown.

a method of restarting the play by a rugby player tapping the ball with their hand instead of kicking it after a penalty is awarded

She quickly took a tap penalty to keep the momentum going.

a heavy club or hammer, often equipped with spikes, used as a weapon or tool for striking or crushing

The medieval knight wielded a fearsome maul in battle, capable of crushing armor and bone alike.

a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things

(rugby) a method of restarting play where players from both teams bind together and push to contest for the ball

The teams engaged in a scrum to contest possession.

a fast throw-in taken by a rugby player from the sideline to restart play quickly

He made a quick-throw to catch the defense off guard.

the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving

(soccer) a free kick taken from the goal area when the ball crosses the goal line, last touched by an attacker

The goalkeeper took a goal kick to clear the ball downfield.

to attach or secure something by means of a curved or angled object

She hooked her keys onto the belt loop of her jeans.

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy.