Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: hooker

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All of a sudden, the brave Ilkley resistance was crumbling as a virtual repeat was enough to secure the bonus point, hooker Alex McFadden claiming this one.

Source: https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/sport/23387899.ilkley-away-defeat-game-goes-ahead-despite-weather/?ref=rss

Although he bagged three tries, the towering winger had to share the spotlight with star playmaker Cameron Munster and hooker Harry Grant, who both shone in the wet conditions at AAMI Park.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/2023/04/06/xavier-coates-melbourne-storm-sydney-roosters/

And when veteran replacement hooker Agustin Creevy flopped on a ruck, Ford booted his sixth penalty.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/ford-kicks-england-past-argentina-world-cup-opener/

As the half-time siren rang out, Tricolours hooker Keeley Davis hit the deck and stayed off the field in the opening minutes of the second half to undergo a head injury assessment, adding to the injury headaches that had plagued the Tricolours all game.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/newcastle-scramble-home-to-book-nrlw-grand-final-spot-20230924-p5e75o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Boss has plenty to do with that after making the move from hooker to lock this year.

Source: https://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/8232432/peter-mcdonald-premierships-top-30-most-influential-players-part-2/?src=rss

But that was with a below-strength team and the home side will be boosted on Sunday by the return of full-back Ryan Brierley, Man of Steel Brodie Croft and hooker Andy Ackers, making them a tougher proposition, according to Smith.

Source: https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/leeds-rhinos-urged-to-start-aggressively-with-good-discipline-in-vital-salford-showdown-4211904

But tighthead prop Cole insists that with his Leicester-mate Julian Montoya present in their front row at hooker, they are still a formidable set-piece unit.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/rugby-world-cup-2023-latest-news-england-b2405716.html

Changes from that team include Luke Jacobson replacing injured Shannon Frizell at flanker, Sam Whitelock coming in for Brodie Retallick in the second row and Dane Coles replacing Codie Taylor at hooker.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/foster-picks-big-guns-new-zealand-team-face-springboks-3718961?cid=cna_flip_070214

Dan Sheehan is back from injury and takes a seat on the bench, with Ronan Kelleher starting at hooker.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-vs-ireland-rugby-world-cup-2023-kick-off-time-tv-channel-live-stream-team-news-lineups-odds-today-b1108376.html

Dan Sheehan was next to leave action on 18 minutes for a suspected HIA, the hooker replaced by Ronan Kelleher.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/ireland-scotland-injuries-3-2-6017449-Mar2023/

Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King was sent to the sin bin late in the first half for a hip drop tackle on Corey Horsborough and the scoreline was expected to blow out further.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/03/11/analysis-bennett-frustrated-with-controversial-sin-bins-during-dolphins-historic-back-to-back-win-against-raiders/

EDINBURGH: Ireland's versatility and ability to adapt in times of duress is a key part of their success, coach Andy Farrell said after they played for most of the second half without a hooker in the 22-7 Six Nations win over Scotland at Murrayfield.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/farrell-praises-versatile-ireland-after-patched-side-beat-scotland-3341981?cid=cna_flip_070214

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

Fourie, who’s in the team as a utility forward who plays at hooker and flank has the versatility that gives him an advantage, but Dweba is an out-and-out hooker with a physical presence.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/boks-test-in-argentina-whos-on-stage-for-the-final-audition/

Fourie, who’s in the team as a utility forward who plays at hooker and flank has the versatility that gives him an advantage, but Dweba is an out-and-out hooker with a physical presence.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/boks-test-in-argentina-whos-on-stage-for-the-final-audition/

He added a penalty before No.8 Gonzalez crossed from a maul as did hooker Creevy for the Pumas' third midway through the opening half.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer/sanchez-shines-as-argentina-set-up-japan-rwc-showdown-c-12068259

"He could be an Origin player because you could literally put him on the bench and he can play hooker, six, lock, carry the ball like a mad man and be a super utility."

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/rugby-league/warriors-hold-firm-to-deny-cowboys-in-scrappy-nrl-win-c-10354403

“I don’t know if Church (Healy) has ever gone to hooker before in 200 games.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2023/mar/12/rugby-union-scotland-v-ireland-six-nations-2023-live

In a tactical switch, Slater will likely start Melbourne's Harry Grant on Wednesday at hooker ahead of Ben Hunt, giving the Storm star a chance to stir the Blues from the opening minutes.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyleague/article-12277291/Tough-nails-father-Queensland-Maroons-debutant-Corey-Horsburgh-breaks-tears.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490