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rugby union

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: We played a thrilling game of rugby union yesterday. 
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rugby league

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

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

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

Ex: Wheelchair rugby is an intense and fast-paced sport. 
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mark
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: He called a mark to stop the play. 
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conversion

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

Ex: He scored the conversion to add two points. 
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throw forward

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 referee called a throw forward. 
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grubber kick

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

Ex: He used a grubber kick to get past the defenders. 
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knock-on
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: He lost possession after a knock-on near the try line. 
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open play
open play
[noun]

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: The team excels in open play with their fast-paced style. 
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no side
no side
[noun]

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

Ex: The rugby match ended in a no side due to a severe thunderstorm. 
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try line
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: He sprinted toward the try line to score. 
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dead-ball line

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

Ex: The player kicked the ball over the dead-ball line. 
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throw-in
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: The referee awarded a throw-in to the opposing team. 
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lineout
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: Lineouts are crucial moments in rugby matches. 
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drop goal
drop goal
[noun]

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

Ex: He scored a drop goal to break the tie. 
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touchdown
touchdown
[noun]

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

Ex: He scored a touchdown after a powerful run. 
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tap penalty

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: She quickly took a tap penalty to keep the momentum going. 
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maul
maul
[noun]

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

Ex: The team formed a maul to push forward. 
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ruck
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 players quickly formed a ruck after the tackle. 
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scrum
scrum
[noun]

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

Ex: The teams engaged in a scrum to contest possession. 
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quick-throw

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

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

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

Ex: The winger made a crucial interception near the try line. 
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goal kick
goal kick
[noun]

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

Ex: He lined up the goal kick with precision. 
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to hook
to hook
[Verb]

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

Ex: The scrum-half hooked the ball cleanly out of the scrum and passed it swiftly to the fly-half. 
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try
try
[noun]

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

Ex: He scored a try in the final minutes of the match. 
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