out-half

noun

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

Example Sentences

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.

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In a move that encapsulated a slick Argentine attack, Rodrigo Isgro and Carreras combined to charge past Beirne and Marcus Smith and send the Benetton out-half in under the posts.

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Within five minutes of Dupont's exit, Ireland finally got on the scoreboard through Prendergast's penalty, and while Irish obstruction straight from the kick-off enabled Ramos to respond, the Ireland out-half's dead-eyed kick from halfway cut France's lead to two at the break.

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Speaking on the BBC's television coverage, legendary Irish out-half Ronan O'Gara showered praise on the Leinster youngster, labelling him a "master of control".

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While the 2022 World Player of the Year's score was expected to set up a 20th consecutive home win for Ireland, the home side continued to concede penalties in scoreable positions, allowing McKenzie - who replaced concussed Beauden Barrett at out-half - to add nine more points to put New Zealand 18-13 ahead.

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