Word RUGBY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

rugby

🇺🇸 [ˈrʌɡbi]

Meanings

A team sport played with an oval ball, in which players attempt to carry, kick, or pass the ball to score points by grounding it in the opponent's goal area. Rugby is known for its physicality, teamwork, and strategy.

Examples

• He plays rugby every Saturday with his friends.
• Rugby is a popular sport in New Zealand and South Africa.
• The rugby match ended in a thrilling draw.

Synonyms

football • rugger • contact sport

Antonyms

soccer • basketball • volleyball