Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: fly-half

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Baxter has never been afraid to be brave with the captaincy, handing it to former fly-half Joe Simmonds at just the age of 23 allowing him to become the youngest player to skipper a side to victory in the final of the Champions Cup in 2020.

Source: https://www.devonlive.com/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rob-baxter-explains-handed-new-8770258

Biggar had been named at fly-half for Wales' clash against South Africa but was omitted having struggled with a back irritation.

Source: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-injury-status-stars-race-27553659

But for argument's sake, he could certainly play in the 15-man code again if he wanted to, with his silky skills well suited to outside-centre or fly-half.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-11929581/The-NRL-stars-union-experience-thrive-Super-Rugby-Wallabies.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

England’s pack rumbled forwards from a lineout before the fly-half Holly Aitchison’s clever kick allowed Tatyana Heard to score her side’s second try.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/15/wales-england-womens-six-nations-rugby-union-match-report

England's selection problems at centre and fly-half were intertwined during the Six Nations as Borthwick struggled to find the right midfield balance.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-11883085/How-England-Rugby-World-Cup-2023-squad-taking-shape-dismal-Six-Nations.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Farrell has been reinstated as captain and fly-half for Saturday’s clash with Chile after a four-match ban.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/uk-sports/2023/09/21/owen-farrell-recalls-emotional-roller-coaster-ride-of-exile-from-england-team/

Finn Russell will captain in this Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match against France – less than 10 months after Gregor Townsend left the fly-half out of his initial squad for the autumn series.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23696334.finn-russell-captain-scotland-world-cup-warm-up/?ref=rss

Former Australia schoolboy Hamish Moore gets a chance at hooker and Nate de Thierry moves from fly-half to fullback.

Source: https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/8117298/centre-has-fire-in-belly-after-return-from-perth/?src=rss

Gloucester Rugby are interested in signing Bristol Bears and Wales fly-half Callum Sheedy ahead of the 2024/25 season according to the latest reports.

Source: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/gloucester-rugby-linked-interest-signing-8986256

However, Bees finally troubled the scoreboard when Mikey Essex broke away from the maul to score in the corner as forwards coach and stand in fly-half Tom Fleming kicked the conversion.

Source: https://solihullobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby-union-bees-to-play-brackley-in-rfu-cup/

IRELAND coach Andy Farrell insists that battling with his England fly-half son Owen in big games such as Saturday’s Six Nations contest in Dublin does not cause him any anxiety.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/six-nations-farrell-v-farrell-has-never-been-difficult-says-ireland-coach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-nations-farrell-v-farrell-has-never-been-difficult-says-ireland-coach

Sale gave away penalty after penalty, leading to a yellow card for fly-half du Preez.

Source: https://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/saints-left-to-rue-missed-opportunity-as-sale-grind-out-win-in-premiership-opener-4372600

The New Zealander Free Jacks fly-half was one of a number of international players on show at the SeatGeek Stadium outside Chicago – with the 103-cap All Blacks center Ma’a Nonu turning out for the Legion, not long having turned 41.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jul/08/major-league-rugby-new-england-san-diego-final