line out

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The versatile Chessum, 25, started the first three games of England's campaign in the second row but will add weight, ball-carrying power and a useful line-out option as blind-side flanker.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

England survived their brief period down to 13 men, hauling an Italian line-out drive into touch.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

England's line-out wobbled badly against the Irish, however, and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie, another to be withdrawn before the interval, pays the price with Jamie George coming back into the starting line-up.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Italy captain Michele Lamaro acknowledged that France had been simply too clinical for his team, although he expressed frustration at the Azzurri's line-out troubles that cost them chances to attack from good field position.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

They all moved back to the centre of the field and now the Cambridge men, rushing the ball from a line-out in their favour, pressed hard.

From The Prelude to Adventure by Walpole, Hugh, Sir