rippa rugby

noun

A version of rugby union where the players must remove a flag, worn around the waist, from the ball carrier instead of tackling.

Meanings

nounrippa rugby (uncountable)
  1. New Zealanduncountablerugby unionA version of rugby union where the players must remove a flag, worn around the waist, from the ball carrier instead of tackling.

    Synonyms: flag rugby, tag rugby

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA version of rugby union where the players must remove a flag, worn around the waist, from the ball carrier instead of tackling.

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Chicago

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