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
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
The 24-year-old loose forward has twice appeared in Grand Final victories for Sydney Roosters.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2022
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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