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out-half

British  

noun

  1. Also: outside halfrugby another term for stand-off half

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Munster man was Ireland's first-choice out-half during their 2024 Six Nations title win, but lost his place to Sam Prendergast during last year's autumn Tests.

From BBC Oct. 30, 2025

Even shorn of Dupont's mercurial talents and still-injured Romain Ntamack's guile from out-half, Fabien Galthie's side still pack a serious punch and are considered by many as championship favourites.

From BBC Feb. 1, 2024

He made a lasting impact on the late Cliff Morgan after the legendary Wales and Lions out-half - and also a playing contemporary of Kyle - saw him play for the Barbarians.

From BBC Nov. 28, 2014

The Chiefs out-half combined with his Super Rugby team-mate Williams again after only 12 minutes with a superb flick pass.

From The Guardian Jun. 23, 2012

The diminutive out-half fed his number 12, who stepped inside Paddy Wallace and bounced through Dan Tuohy to dive over for his second.

From The Guardian Jun. 23, 2012

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