From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishruggerrug‧ger /ˈrʌɡə $ -ər/ noun [uncountable] British English informalDSO Rugby Union
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rugger• I was never to get beyond the most minor rugger stage at Hilton, because the Wing standard was very high.• The Cranwell tennis coaching I had received was paying off and my rugger was improving.• Naturally a haunt of rugger enthusiasts.• He was also a very keen observer of rugger, to my everlasting relief.• Roseburn Bar Good Victorian bar with interesting fittings, well known to rugger fans. 