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out-half

British  

noun

  1. Also: outside half. rugby 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

Ulster's Tom O'Toole and Iain Henderson are called up as forwards replacements, with Harry Byrne in line to earn his third cap as the out-half replacement.

From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2024

The Sigma Lions send out a young team, but there’s some talent there particularly up front and with out-half prospect Jordan Hendrikse.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 3, 2021

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 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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