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The following is an alphabetical list of terms and jargon used in relation to rugby union. Rugby union is a team sport played between two teams of fifteen players. It is known for its rich terminology. It has sometimes been said that rugby union is a game designed more for playing than spectating, but it is now a sport which is watched by millions in most parts of the world. Rugby union is played in many regions which are widely dispersed geographically, and its traditional heartlands are sometimes at quite some distance from one another. Because of this, terms may vary from region to region, and although names are officially standardised, there can also be variation in hyphenation etc, e.g. lineout, line out or line-out can all be seen in various contexts. This glossary also includes slang, and colloquial usage, eg it is not uncommon to hear the word "rules" used, when technically rugby union has "laws" instead; and also historical and obsolete terms. Some of the less formal terms are often thought to be humorous or invented for comic purposes. Where words in a sentence are also defined elsewhere in this article, they appear in italics. ==
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