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Rugby

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈrʌɡbi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈrʌɡbi/"]/

Meaning of Rugby

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.

In simple words: A team sport where two teams try to carry or kick a ball over a goal line.

Rugby in a sentence

• 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
• 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

How to use Rugby

Used in contexts related to sports and games. Suitable for both casual and formal discussions but may be less appropriate in non-sporting contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'rug spin' when the ball is thrown in the air.

Related words

Collocations with Rugby

• amateur
• professional
• competitive
• game
• play
• watch
• scrum
• tackle
• club
• Rugby League
• Rugby Union

Synonyms for Rugby

• football
• gridiron
• contact sport

Opposites of Rugby

• soccer
• football (American)

Common mistakes with Rugby

• Confused with 'football' — 'rugby' is different from American football.
• Mispronunciation of 'rugby'; some learners may stress the wrong syllable.
• Using 'rugby' to refer to a type of sport instead of the specific game.

Frequently asked questions about Rugby

What does Rugby mean?

A team sport where two teams try to carry or kick a ball over a goal line.

What is the definition of Rugby?

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.

How do you use Rugby in a sentence?

to play a game of rugby

Can you give another example of Rugby?

Kids from six years old play mini rugby at the club.

What are synonyms for Rugby?

Common alternatives include football, gridiron, contact sport.

What is the opposite of Rugby?

Opposite meanings include soccer, football (American).

What words go with Rugby?

It commonly pairs with amateur, professional, competitive, game, play, watch, scrum, tackle, club, Rugby League, Rugby Union.

What are common mistakes when using Rugby?

Confused with 'football' — 'rugby' is different from American football. Mispronunciation of 'rugby'; some learners may stress the wrong syllable. Using 'rugby' to refer to a type of sport instead of the specific game.

How do you pronounce Rugby?

US: /["/ˈrʌɡbi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrʌɡbi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Rugby?

Used in contexts related to sports and games. Suitable for both casual and formal discussions but may be less appropriate in non-sporting contexts.

What CEFR level is Rugby?

"Rugby" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.