Connexion
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
rugby à XV
a form of rugby football played with teams of 13 players, featuring more structured gameplay and frequent ball-handling
rugby à XIII
a team sport played by individuals with disabilities, combining elements of rugby, basketball, and handball
rugby en fauteuil roulant
(rugby) a catch made from a kick within a player's own 22-meter area, allowing them to call for a free kick
marque
(rugby) a kick at goal awarded after a try, worth two points if successful
transformation
a pass in rugby that moves the ball towards the opponent's goal line, leading to a scrum for the other team
une passe en avant
a low kick that makes the ball bounce and roll unpredictably along the ground in rugby
coup de pied rasant
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
coup frontal
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
jeu ouvert
(rugby) the conclusion of a match with no winner declared, usually due to unforeseen circumstances like weather or injury
match nul
the line at each end of the rugby field that a player must cross with the ball to score a try
ligne d'essai
the boundary line at each end of the rugby field where the ball is considered out of play
ligne de mort
a method of restarting play in soccer and similar sports where a player throws the ball back into play from the sideline
remise en touche
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
touche
a method of scoring where a player kicks the ball through the goalposts during open play
drop goal
(rugby) a score achieved by placing the ball on or beyond the opponent's goal line
essai
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
coup franc à la main
a situation where rugby players from both teams bind together around a ball carrier who is on their feet
melée
the phase of play where rugby players from both teams contest possession of the ball on the ground, formed after a tackle
mêlée
(rugby) a method of restarting play where players from both teams bind together and push to contest for the ball
mêlée
a fast throw-in taken by a rugby player from the sideline to restart play quickly
lancer rapide
the act of seizing or catching a pass intended for another player in rugby
interception
(rugby) a kick at goal taken to score points after a try or penalty
coup de pied de but
(in rugby) to pass the ball back in a scrum or to move it along the ground
tirer
