loose forward
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Australia's team was packed with quality: Meninga and Steve Renouf in the centres, Andrew Ettingshausen on the wing, Laurie Daley at stand-off, Alfie Langer at scrum-half, Brad Fittler at loose forward, plus more.
From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025
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
His arms had the loose forward swing of a gorilla's, indicative of enormous strength.
From Frontier Boys in Frisco by Roosevelt, Wyn
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