out-half
Britishnoun
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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
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.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025
Farrell is clearly enthused by the prospect of the Leinster out-half and Casey showing what they can do in Sexton and Murray's absence.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2023
High-profile teammates such as out-half Tony Ward, lock Moss Keane and full-back Hugo MacNeill refused to travel.
From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2020
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
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