line out

Example Sentences

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He is a big, abrasive scrummager - his line-out darts are maybe his weakest area.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The line-out fired, they pressurised France in every single way and then you saw French heads go.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 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

And they paid dearly with an overthrown line-out hacked on by Bielle-Biarrey for Gailleton to charge 50 metres downfield before Ramos finished off the counter-attack in the corner.

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