garryowen

British

/ ˌɡærɪˈəʊɪn /

noun

(in rugby union) another term for up-and-under

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Etymology

Origin of garryowen

C20: named after Garryowen RFC, Ireland

Example Sentences

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Lingard sends a garryowen into the City box.

From The Guardian • Feb. 27, 2021

Russell clears cross-field to Spedding, who makes a big old mess of his own garryowen and Richie Gray catches it on halfway.

From The Guardian • Feb. 12, 2017

Wales struggling to find any rhythm at the moment, and they engage early again, and Parks sticks up the garryowen...

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2010

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