Definition

Examples

• "She's wearing a rugby scarf around her neck."
• "Rupert : You know, rugby."
• "Rugby fan : Ruggers?"
• "Rugby fan : I can't put my finger on it exactly, but the sport itself remains loyal to its gentlemanly roots."
• "Later on in the year, the main event comes to France, yes that's right, the World Cup of rugby."
• "So there we have it, rugby is indeed a sport on the rise."
• "Average Joe : Dude, I don't give a hoot about rugby."
• "Rupert : Well, this year there'll be two big rugby competitions."
• "This kind of thing is common in rugby."
• "It's clear that you have mastered the ins and outs of the British pub, so I don't think you'll experience any cultural problems. I was amazed when you stood on the table and sang Abba songs with members of a women's rugby team. While this kind of behaviour may not be acceptable in front of your client, I'm sure you'll go down well with English girls!"
• "Who knew a 90-year old woman was so good at rugby?"
• "Rugby fan : Well, apart from the obvious geographical reasons, there does seem to be a sense of unity that transcends national boundaries."
• "Let's go straight to our European correspondent, Rupert Kensington, who's going to talk us through the upcoming rugby season."
• "I'm here on the outskirts of London, in Twickenham. This is the home of English rugby, and I'm here to gather some opinions about what everyone is calling the "year of the oval ball"."
• "Could you spare a moment to talk rugby?"
• "The rugby world seems to be split into two camps: those teams in the Northern hemisphere and those originating from the South, notably the South Africans, the Australians and the legendary All Blacks from New Zealand."
• "Other notes: Enjoys politics, beer, rugby and breakdancing."
• "Good afternoon my dear, would you be prepared to answer some questions regarding the finest of sports, rugby?"
• "We're known for our dairy products, wildlife, stunning natural beauty, and our outstanding rugby team."
• "Rugby? I don't know what you're talking about."