Twickenham

American

[twik-uh-nuhm] / ˈtwɪk ə nəm /

noun

a former borough, now part of Richmond upon Thames, in SE England.

Twickenham British

/ ˈtwɪkənəm /

noun

a former town in SE England, on the River Thames: part of the Greater London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames since 1965; contains the English Rugby Football Union ground

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Borthwick predicts a barrage of a box-kicks will be the first obstacle in his side's way with Wales - in new coach Steve Tandy's first Six Nations campaign in charge - taking to the Twickenham skies.

From BBC

After taking on Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, they play Scotland at Murrayfield, return home to face Ireland, then travel to Italy and France.

From BBC

England beat Canada 33-13 in front of 81,885 spectators at Twickenham to lift the trophy for a third time.

From BBC

In November, England coasted home against them at Twickenham.

From BBC

Ward carried her daughter Hallie around the Twickenham pitch after the win against Canada.

From BBC

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