1.7 Common abbreviations on rec.sport.rugby.union
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This article is from the Rugby Union FAQ, by roelofs@f2s.com (Mees Roelofs) with numerous contributions by others.
1.7 Common abbreviations on rec.sport.rugby.union
3Ns - Tri Nations
6Ns - Six Nations
ABs - All Blacks
CC - Currie Cup (South Africa)
ENC - European Nations Cup
FIRA - Federation Internationale de Rugby Amateur
IC - Inside centre
ICC - Independent citing commissioner
IR(F)B - International Rugby (Football) Board
LH - Loosehead Prop
MOM - Man of the match
NH - Northern Hemisphere (also: North Harbour)
NPC - National Provincial Championship (New Zealand)
NZ - New Zealand
OC - Outside centre
RL - Rugby League
RS - Ranfurly Shield
RSRU - rec.sport.rugby.union
RU - Rugby Union
RWC - Rugby World Cup
S12 - Super Twelve
SA - South Africa (might also be: South Australia)
SANZAR - South Africa, New Zealand, Australia Rugby. Can be the governing
body for S12 and 3Ns, as well as the three nations itself.
SH - Southern Hemisphere
TH - Tighthead Prop
TJ - Touch Judge
TMO - Television Match Official
UIOLI - Use it or lose it
ZP - Zurich Premiership (England)
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acronyms that are not related to Rugby.
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