rugby union

British

noun

a form of rugby football played between teams of 15 players

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The former England rugby union international said she sometimes felt "lonely" growing up as she was "probably" the only deaf person in her school.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Australian cross-code international winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will head to Japan to play rugby union for the Saitama Wild Knights later this year, the club said on Monday.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The 25-year-old has starred for the Sydney Roosters in rugby league's NRL after spending four years in rugby union with Super Rugby's Waratahs.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Rees-Zammit was chasing his NFL dream at the time, before returning to rugby union in the summer.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

The Princess of Wales hosted England's women's rugby union team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

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