/ˈrʌgbi ||; ˈrʌgbɪ/noun [U] a form of football that is played by two teams of 13 or 15 players with an OVAL ball that can be carried, kicked or thrown （英式）橄榄球运动 Rugby League is played with 13 players in a team, Rugby Union with 15 players. 在英式橄榄球中，联盟制(Rugby League)每队有13人；联合会制(Rugby Union)每队有15人。