a game played by two teams of 13 or 15 players, using an oval ball which may be kicked or carried. Teams try to put the ball over the other team’s line.
to play a game of rugby
Kids from six years old play mini rugby at the club.
a rugby club/match/player/team
the Ireland rugby captain
Extra Examples
In rugby circles, there is nothing but criticism for the coverage of sport on terrestrial TV.
The crowd enjoyed the Fijians' running rugby.
the former rugby international, Serge Blanco
Word Origin
Named after Rugby school, where the game was first played.
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