often capitalized
: a football game in which play is continuous without time-outs or substitutions, interference and forward passing are not permitted, and kicking, dribbling, lateral passing, and tackling are featured
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This misconception started with a small study of 16 male rugby players who took creatine of 25 grams (g) daily for seven days, then 5 g daily for 14 days.
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Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
In the podcast, the sisters, who were born and raised in Burlington, Vt., discuss everything from the Team USA rugby player’s life, plus some broader topics in the realm of athletics and pop culture.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
But rugby participation has grown exponentially in Idaho — and around the world — in recent years.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
Founded by Pip Durell, who grew up wearing hand-me-down cricket jumpers and rugby shirts, WNU has crafted this timeless collection to celebrate both the preppy style and sporting tradition that has become a quintessential part of London’s spring fashion landscape.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
In the podcast, the sisters, who were born and raised in Burlington, Vt., discuss everything from the Team USA rugby player’s life, plus some broader topics in the realm of athletics and pop culture.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
But rugby participation has grown exponentially in Idaho — and around the world — in recent years.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
Founded by Pip Durell, who grew up wearing hand-me-down cricket jumpers and rugby shirts, WNU has crafted this timeless collection to celebrate both the preppy style and sporting tradition that has become a quintessential part of London’s spring fashion landscape.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Rugby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rugby. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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rugby
noun
rug·by
ˈrəg-bē 
often capitalized
: a football game between two teams in which play is continuous and the team that has the ball may run with it, kick it, or pass it sideways or backward but is not allowed to block or make forward passes
Etymology
named for Rugby School in England where the game was first played
Geographical Definition
Rugby
geographical name
Rug·by
ˈrəg-bē
town on the Avon River in Warwickshire, central England population 71,000
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