hooker
Example Sentences
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Their introduction has not been without controversy and for England hooker May Campbell, responsible for throwing the ball in at the line-out, told BBC Sport it can go "a bit skew-whiff".
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
After Wales' scrum buckled early on, an ineffective attacking play involving Thomas resulted in Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx achieving a turnover penalty with rampaging lock Cobus Wiese almost crossing the Welsh line before knocking on.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Caluori had a try wiped off from a knock-on by replacement hooker Jamie Blamire, but England couldn't get a real toehold as they toiled at the set-piece.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Former England hooker Brian Moore was a team-mate of Hastings on his two Lions tours, including the series win over Australia.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
The order was accordingly given to open fire with our stern-chasers, and in less than a minute the two guns spoke out simultaneously, jarring the old hooker to her keel.
From A Pirate of the Caribbees by C.J. de Lacy
