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rugby

[ruhg-bee] / ˈrʌg bi /
NOUN
football
Synonyms
STRONGEST
soccer
WEAK
American football Association football Canadian football grid game gridiron pastime the pigskin sport

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The Irish Rugby Football Union confirmed 35 centralised contracts for their sevens and XVs stars, with the hope of maintaining their upward trajectory.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Harlequins sit four points off the play-off spots in the Premiership Women's Rugby table, with Kildunne rediscovering her drive for success.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Lawes joined the Pro D2 club two years ago after captaining Northampton Saints to their first Prem Rugby title in 10 years in 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Interestingly, Prem Rugby revealed last week that the power of floodlights would be one of the criteria that clubs need to meet on a more extensive checklist for the league's franchise-style future.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Mike was coming toward me in khaki shorts and a striped Rugby shirt, waving.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

Vocabulary lists containing rugby

Excerpt from "Playing the Enemy"

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