Sports - Rugby

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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

Ex: She scored a try in her first rugby union match .

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

Ex: Rugby league is known for its fast-paced action .

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

Ex: Wheelchair rugby players need specially designed wheelchairs .
mark [noun]

(rugby) a catch made from a kick within a player's own 22-meter area, allowing them to call for a free kick

Ex: The player signaled a mark after catching the ball .

(rugby) a kick at goal awarded after a try, worth two points if successful

Ex: The conversion was successful , boosting their lead .

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

Ex: The team lost possession due to a throw forward .

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

Ex: She practiced her grubber kicks to improve accuracy .
knock-on [noun]

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

Ex: The winger 's knock-on led to a turnover in possession .

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

Ex: He thrives in open play , using his speed to outrun opponents .
no side [noun]

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

Ex: Due to a scheduling conflict , the teams agreed to a no side .
try line [noun]

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

Ex: She dived over the try line for the winning try .

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

Ex: He tackled the opponent just short of the dead-ball line .
throw-in [noun]

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

Ex: She practiced her throw-in technique to improve distance and accuracy .
lineout [noun]

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

Ex: Their lineout dominance propelled them to victory .

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

Ex: He practiced his drop goal technique tirelessly .

(rugby) a score achieved by placing the ball on or beyond the opponent's goal line

Ex: She made a diving catch for the game-winning 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

Ex: They practiced their tap penalty moves during training .
maul [noun]

a situation where rugby players from both teams bind together around a ball carrier who is on their feet

Ex: The maul collapsed , resulting in a turnover .
ruck [noun]

the phase of play where rugby players from both teams contest possession of the ball on the ground, formed after a tackle

Ex: The team worked together to drive the ruck forward .
scrum [noun]

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

Ex: The scrum collapsed , and the referee reset it .

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

Ex: He launched the ball with a quick-throw into the field of play .

the act of seizing or catching a pass intended for another player in rugby

Ex: His interception halted the opposition 's promising attack .

(rugby) a kick at goal taken to score points after a try or penalty

Ex: The game was decided by a crucial goal kick .
to hook [verb]

(in rugby) to pass the ball back in a scrum or to move it along the ground

Ex: Facing intense pressure from the opposing pack , the hooker struggled to hook the ball cleanly .
try [noun]

a point scored in rugby when a player carries the ball over the opposing team's goal line and grounds it

Ex: