loose scrum
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loose scrum — noun Rugby a scrum formed by the players round the ball during play, not ordered by the referee … English new terms dictionary
loose scrum — noun : a scrum formed around a ball that is in play … Useful english dictionary
Scrum (rugby) — Scrum (an abbreviated form of scrummage, which is now rarely used), in the sports of rugby union and rugby league, is a way of restarting the game, either after an accidental infringement or (in rugby league only) when the ball has gone out of… … Wikipedia
Scrum (rugby union) — Because of the physical nature of scrums, injuries can occur, especially in the front row. Overview To prepare for a scrum each team s eight forwards (referred to as the pack or forward pack ) bind together in three rows mdash; the front row,… … Wikipedia
loose — /lus / (say loohs) adjective (looser, loosest) 1. free from bonds, fetters, or restraint: to get one s hand loose. 2. free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end. 3. uncombined, as a chemical element. 4. not bound together, as… …
scrum — I. /skrʌm / (say skrum) Rugby Football –noun 1. a method of restarting play after a rule infringement, in which the opposing forwards pack together and push in formation, heads down, in an attempt to gain ground, while the ball is thrown in and… …
loose forward — noun 1. In Rugby Union, either of the two wing forwards or the number 8 at the back of the scrum 2. In Rugby League, the player at the back of the scrum • • • Main Entry: ↑loose * * * ˌloose ˈforward 7 [loose forward] … Useful english dictionary
loose-head prop — noun (rugby) The prop forward on the left of the front row in the scrum • • • Main Entry: ↑loose … Useful english dictionary
loose head — noun : the end player in the front line of a rugby scrum whose team is to put the ball in play * * * ˌloose ˈhead 7 [loose head] noun (in ↑rugby) the player in the front row of a team in the ↑ … Useful english dictionary
loose forward — noun Rugby a forward who plays at the back of the scrum … English new terms dictionary
