Synonyms for
Rugby
Definition
Rugby is a game played with an oval ball by two teams of 15 players. The object of the game is to score points by carrying or kicking the ball over the opposing team's goal line.
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Common collocations
- rugby union
- rugby league
- rugby ball
- rugby match
- rugby player
- rugby team
- rugby pitch
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Usage note
Rugby is a specific sport. While 'football' can sometimes refer to rugby in certain contexts, it more commonly refers to American football or association football (soccer).
Example sentences
- The rugby match was really intense and exciting to watch.
- My dad used to play rugby in college.
- I've always wanted to try playing rugby, but I'm a little nervous.
- Rugby is a popular sport in many countries around the world.
- The rugby team had a great season and made it to the championship game.
Quotes
'Rugby is great. The players don't wear helmets or padding; they just beat the living daylights out of each other and then go for a beer. I love that.' - Joe Theismann
'Rugby is a beastly game played by gentlemen; soccer is a gentleman's game played by beasts; football is a beastly game played by beasts.' - Henry Blaha
'Rugby is a game for barbarians played by gentlemen. Football is a game for gentlemen played by barbarians.' - Oscar Wilde