Winger (sport)

In sports, the term winger is the name of a position, including football, rugby union, rugby league and hockey. It refers to positions on the extreme left and right sides of the pitch (the wings). See winger (hockey).

Rugby union and Rugby league

Wingers or wings play on either the extreme left or the extreme right. They are usually the fastest players on the field and score the most tries.

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For more information see Rugby union positions and Rugby League positions.

Related Topics:
Rugby union positions - Rugby League positions

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