rugby union
US /ˈrʌɡ.bi ˈjuː.njən/
UK /ˈrʌɡ.bi ˈjuː.njən/
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rugby union
a form of rugby played by two teams of 15 players, in which players can kick, carry, or pass the ball to score points by grounding it in the opponent's in-goal area or by kicking it over the crossbar and between the posts.
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He grew up playing rugby union in New Zealand.
Creció jugando al rugby union en Nueva Zelanda.
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The rugby union match was intense, with both teams showing great skill.
El partido de rugby union fue intenso, con ambos equipos mostrando gran habilidad.