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loose forward

British

noun

rugby one of a number of forwards who play at the back or sides of the scrum and who are not bound wholly into it Compare tight forward

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In-form loose forward Charlie Cale scored two of the visitors' eight tries in their first win in Christchurch since 2000, ending a losing streak that stretched 12 games.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

On the bench loose forward David Odiase and back Paolo Odogwu, who both have Nigerian heritage, come in with Pani promoted to the starting line-up and fly-half Giacomo Da Re missing out.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The visitors went ahead again and for the second time, it was thanks to the Marshall-Farrell combination with the loose forward grabbing his second try of the evening to give Wigan a 10-4 half-time lead.

From BBC • May 25, 2023

This World Cup is expected to be the last for the 31-year-old loose forward, who will join French club Racing 92 after the rugby showpiece.

From Washington Times • May 3, 2023

His arms had the loose forward swing of a gorilla's, indicative of enormous strength.

From Frontier Boys in Frisco by Roosevelt, Wyn

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