rugby
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Definition
A team sport played with an oval ball, where players can pass, run, or kick the ball to score points by getting it over the opponent’s goal line.
Usage & Nuances
'Rugby' refers to both Rugby Union and Rugby League, which have slightly different rules. More common in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and some other countries. Used as an uncountable noun: 'play rugby', not 'play a rugby'.
Spanish: rugbyPortuguese (BR): rúgbiPortuguese (PT): râguebiChinese (Simplified): 橄榄球Chinese (Traditional): 橄欖球Hindi: रग्बीArabic: الرجبيBengali: রাগবিRussian: регбиJapanese: ラグビーVietnamese: bóng bầu dụcKorean: 럭비Turkish: ragbiUrdu: رگبیIndonesian: rugby
Example Sentences
I've never actually seen a live rugby game, only highlights online.
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You have to be tough to play rugby—it’s a rough sport!
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He plays rugby at his school.
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Rugby is a popular sport in New Zealand.
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They watched a rugby match on TV.
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My brother got a concussion playing rugby last year.
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