rugby union

British

noun

a form of rugby football played between teams of 15 players

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The chair of the Welsh Rugby Union has warned the Welsh Parliament that proposals to remove him and change the sport's governance would be a "step backwards" for the game.

From BBC

Central Glamorgan Rugby Union, the Welsh district that have been the drivers behind the EGM, have previously stated they are not trying to reverse the governance changes from three years ago.

From BBC

Fiji will begin rugby union's inaugural Nations Championship with a 'home' game against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, officials announced Monday.

From Barron's

Fiji Rugby Union chief executive Koli Sewabu said playing games overseas would "enable us to invest more into grassroots rugby supporting the continued growth and success of the team".

From Barron's

"Normally, when an 18-year-old meets the England head coach for the first time and you don't know each other at all, they are reasonably shy and reserved at that point in time. He was the complete opposite," Borthwick told BBC Rugby Union Weekly.

From BBC

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