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The result was redirect‎ to Glossary of rugby union terms#B. In the absence of any sourcing, redirecting appears to be the best solution. Randykitty (talk) 13:05, 8 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ball back[edit]

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No refs on the page for many years so per WP:V the claims can be removed. It sounds like it could be a term used in Rugby union and Rugby league but also seems like it could also be used in other sports. Even if it is specified within the official rules of the Rugby codes, it seems like there is little reason to have this page. No need to redirect and if the information needs to be retained it should be added to those pages. JMWt (talk) 12:00, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

• Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Sports, Rugby league, and Rugby union. JMWt (talk) 12:00, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Is this meant to be an April fools Joke? -- w^{L<speak·check>} 12:24, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Err. No.. JMWt (talk) 12:30, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

• Redirect to Glossary of rugby union terms#B. It is sufficiently covered at that location. A redirect is useful in this case because "ball back" is a somewhat common rugby term. Frank Anchor 13:33, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

  In fairness by that argument is could also be a redirect to Glossary of rugby league terms. If there is enough sources for a standalone page, can you suggest some? JMWt (talk) 13:53, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I am okay with either redirect target. However, the rugby union glossary has a slightly longer entry for ball back. I never made the argument that there is enough coverage for a standalone page. Frank Anchor 14:02, 1 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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