rugby

/ˈrʌgbi/

/ˈrʌgbi/

In rugby, players pass an oval ball and tackle each other to score points, all while wearing minimal protective gear.

Rugby is a high-energy sport that originated in England. In rugby, two teams compete to carry, pass, or kick the ball to score points by grounding it in the opponent's goal area or kicking it through their goalposts. Unlike American football, rugby players don't wear much protective gear, which makes the game intense and physical. Rugby is known for its teamwork, strategy, and the camaraderie among players, making it a popular sport worldwide.

Definitions of rugby

1. noun

   a continuous-play team sport in which players carry and kick an oval ball to score by grounding it in the end zone or kicking it through H-shaped goalposts
   synonyms: rugby football, rugger

   type of:

   football, football game

   any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal