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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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Seeing Abbie Ward parade around a sold-out Allianz Stadium with the Women's Rugby World Cup trophy in one hand and her daughter Hallie in the other was an image that stuck with team-mate Lark Atkin-Davies.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

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

England full-back Ellie Kildunne has admitted feeling "really alone" after experiencing an emotional dip following the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup win.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Rugby league is a lot like American football, but with no helmets and no pads.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

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Excerpt from "Playing the Enemy"

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