hooker

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Tom Youngs was a hooker for Leicester Tigers and England, and played for both teams - including in a World Cup - with his younger brother, scrum-half Ben.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

When replacement Tigers' hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas turned over the ball, it seemed Leicester would take the money and kick to touch.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Loughborough Lightning number eight Haineala Lutui, daughter of former Tonga, Worcester and Gloucester hooker Aleki, is rewarded for her fine form.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

It produced another driving line-out try with hooker Lake diving over for a score the captain deserved after his impressive individual campaign.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The sooner we can get on shore the better, and we can wait there till the tide turns, when perhaps we shall find some hooker running up to Waterford which will take us in tow.

From The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley by Kingston, William Henry Giles