loose forward

British

noun

rugby one of a number of forwards who play at the back or sides of the scrum and who are not bound wholly into it Compare tight forward

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In-form loose forward Charlie Cale scored two of the visitors' eight tries in their first win in Christchurch since 2000, ending a losing streak that stretched 12 games.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

On the bench loose forward David Odiase and back Paolo Odogwu, who both have Nigerian heritage, come in with Pani promoted to the starting line-up and fly-half Giacomo Da Re missing out.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Newcastle Knights winger Dominic Young has been one of the tournament's star performers with eight tries, while Brisbane Broncos centre Herbie Farnworth and Sydney Roosters loose forward Victor Radley have also impressed.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2022

The 24-year-old loose forward has twice appeared in Grand Final victories for Sydney Roosters.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2022

There was a strange softness in Captain Broom's tread like that of a padding panther, but his arms had the loose forward powerful swing of a gorilla's.

From Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power by Roosevelt, Wyn

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