Rugby ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Rugby ( noun )

1. A sport similar to American football but with an oval ball and no forward passes.
2. A rugby football.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: named after rugby school, where the game originated.

Examples:

1. He played rugby in college.
2. Rugby is a very physical sport.
3. The rugby match was held on a muddy field.
4. Rugby is most popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
5. Rugby sevens is a shorter version of traditional rugby, with 7 players on each team.

(As a verb)

Rugby ( verb )

1. A sport similar to American football but with an oval ball and no forward passes.
2. A rugby football.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: named after rugby school, where the game originated.

Examples:

1. He played rugby in college.
2. Rugby is a very physical sport.
3. The rugby match was held on a muddy field.
4. Rugby is most popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
5. Rugby sevens is a shorter version of traditional rugby, with 7 players on each team.