line out

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A second searching kick produced the foundations for another effective line-out that was again finished by Wainwright with Edwards converting.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The versatile Chessum, 25, started the first three games of England's campaign in the second row but will add weight, ball-carrying power and a useful line-out option as blind-side flanker.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

With Itoje prowling the touchline, coach Steve Borthwick could not risk destabilising England's line-out - and robbing it of precious on-pitch leadership - by removing veteran hooker Jamie George.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

But he also lamented poor discipline, pointing to handing over possession with penalties, too many knock ons, and line-out errors.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

They all moved back to the centre of the field and now the Cambridge men, rushing the ball from a line-out in their favour, pressed hard.

From The Prelude to Adventure by Walpole, Hugh, Sir