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"It was a difficult kick from the touchline and he will be ruing the two earlier in the game which were much easier kicks," former Scotland hooker Fraser Brown told BBC'S Rugby Union Weekly.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

Given the ease in which their lower order managed to clear the ropes as the innings progressed, Rizwan's side will be ruing that slow start with their semi-final hopes already hanging by a thread.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2025

This season, the Cougars will be ruing their recruiting miss as they game plan to take on a receiver that Baldwin hails as the best football player he’s ever coached.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2016

Pressel, however, will be ruing the birthday gifts she offered Ko by squandering two chances for victory.

From Reuters • Apr. 26, 2015