play-the-ball

noun

1. rugby league a method for bringing the ball back into play after a tackle, in which the tackled player is allowed to stand up and kick or heel the ball behind him or her to a team-mate

Example Sentences

Kevin Naiqama went over for a consolation try but when Connor had another unnecessary pop at Thewlis at the play-the-ball, he was sin-binned.

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At the other end Amir Bourouh was sin-binned for slowing the play-the-ball, Martin kicked the penalty, and Lisone's strength did the rest.

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That must then be replaced for the next play-the-ball.

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The Dragons at least thought they had some much-needed field position, but then were slow to mark up at a PNG play-the-ball and Ngutlik took spectacular advantage.

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Under pressure from PNG's speed at each play-the-ball, Wales were giving up set after set and conceded a fourth try as interchange Russell stretched out a telescopic arm to ground the ball just over the line - stretching the lead to 24-0 at half-time.

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