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Scrum
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(rugby) a method of restarting play where players from both teams bind together and push to contest for the ball
What is a "scrum"?
A scrum in rugby is a way to restart the game after a rule is broken, such as a minor knock-on. It involves players from both teams forming three rows and binding together. The team that did not break the rule gets the ball, which is thrown into the middle of the scrum. The players then push against each other, trying to hook the ball with their feet and win possession for their team. The scrum is a way to get the game moving again while allowing both teams a fair chance to compete for the ball.
Example
Their scrum dominated the opposition.
The scrum collapsed, and the referee reset it.
The teams engaged in a scrum to contest possession.
Example
Their scrum dominated the opposition.
The scrum collapsed, and the referee reset it.
The teams engaged in a scrum to contest possession.
They won the scrum and quickly passed the ball out.
He played as a prop in the scrum formation.
