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out-half

British  

noun

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

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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

Samoa coach Stephen Betham has made three changes to the team that beat USA 25-16, with out-half Mike Stanley, hooker Moto Matu’u and wing-forward TJ Ioane all coming into the Samoa starting XV.

From The Guardian • Sep. 26, 2015

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

In rugby union, though, this was the era of the gifted amateur, and out-half Kyle was more gifted than most.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2014

Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images Twenty five minutes of pure quality from out-half Aaron Cruden ensured an All Blacks whitewash over Ireland as the world champions ran up a record 60-0 victory at Waikato Stadium.

From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2012