Scrum

usgb/skrʌm/
noun

A group of people tightly gathered, especially in sports like rugby.

The players formed a scrum to restart play.
Visual representation of "scrum" - A group of people tightly gathered, especially in sports like rugby

Often appears as...

  • form a scrum
  • break the scrum
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Sporting Setup

In rugby, 'scrum' is a formal method to restart play and requires training to perform correctly.

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During the match, their team excelled at scrum engagement.
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Physical Proximity

'Scrum' implies close physical contact between players in a sport setting.

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The forwards packed tightly into the scrum.
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Restarting Play

A 'scrum' is specifically a way to restart play, not a feature of continuous gameplay.

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After the penalty, the referee called for a scrum.
Visual representation of the word "Scrum"

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