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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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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

"Our captain on his 100th match had to be taken off because we had to have Andre who can play loose forward and centre on the field," Erasmus told reporters.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 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

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

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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