loose forward
Britishnoun
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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
The visitors went ahead again and for the second time, it was thanks to the Marshall-Farrell combination with the loose forward grabbing his second try of the evening to give Wigan a 10-4 half-time lead.
From BBC ● May 25, 2023
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
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 Wyn Roosevelt
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