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back row

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noun

  1. rugby Union

    1. the forwards at the rear of a scrum

    2. ( as modifier )

      an Australian back-row forward
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In the back row sat several supporters of Concannon and Chavez, including a Torrance police officer in full uniform.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

She has won 33 Test caps and was one of Stratford's vice-captains, along with back row Marlie Packer, for England in 2025.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Under-pressure England have made a solitary change to their line-up to face France in the final round of the Six Nations on Saturday with Ollie Chessum coming into the back row.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Underhill was promoted off the bench and into back row alongside Guy Pepper and Ben Earl, with Chandler Cunningham-South added to the replacements.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

When I walked into Trig Jessica was sitting in the back row, nearly bouncing off her seat in agitation.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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