Explore Flyhalf through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Flyhalf in a sentence
Flyhalf meaning
Alternative spelling of fly-half.
Using Flyhalf
- The main meaning on this page is: Alternative spelling of fly-half.
- In the example corpus, flyhalf often appears in combinations such as: and flyhalf, flyhalf richie, flyhalf finn.
Context around Flyhalf
- Average sentence length in these examples: 27.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 8 start, 10 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Flyhalf
- In this selection, "flyhalf" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, blacks, talismanic, stormers, manie, santiago and richie stand out and add context to how "flyhalf" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a standout flyhalf remains a and all blacks flyhalf richie mo. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "flyhalf" sits close to words such as aau, abandons and affections, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with flyhalf
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Flyhalf Ethan Wentzel added five points with the boot. (9 words)
Most recently, the infamous flyhalf tested positive for a banned substance. (11 words)
All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo'unga is also leaving the Crusaders to play in Japan next season. (17 words)
The "bunker review" kept his card at a yellow after deciding there were mitigating circumstances in that the wing was pushed into his path, the same defence England flyhalf Owen Farrell gave for his red card against Wales last weekend. (40 words)
But if we thought Marshall was everywhere at once, what about the effort of the Springboks’ Makazole Mapimpi, identified by Sky Sport’s lead commentator Grant Nisbett as playing on the wing, centres and flyhalf for the Boks, simultaneously. (39 words)
Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, has backed flyhalf Chris Smith to fill in the boots of the suspended Johan Goosen when they take on Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld (kick-off 3pm). (39 words)
Example sentences (20)
A couple of silky breaks by flyhalf Santiago Carreras and a silly off-the-ball shoulder tackle by Wales' Josh Adams gave Pumas sharpshooter Emiliano Boffelli two easy penalties to slot at the end of the half.
All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo'unga is also leaving the Crusaders to play in Japan next season.
But if we thought Marshall was everywhere at once, what about the effort of the Springboks’ Makazole Mapimpi, identified by Sky Sport’s lead commentator Grant Nisbett as playing on the wing, centres and flyhalf for the Boks, simultaneously.
England coach Steve Borthwick acted after 51 minutes, bringing Marcus Smith on for George Ford, with Farrell moving to flyhalf.
Even if France had to deal with the injury of talismanic flyhalf Romain Ntamack in the lead-up to the tournament, they should have done better.
Flyhalf Handre Pollard scored all the points for a Springboks side which repeated its 1995 success over New Zealand and denied the All Blacks their own chance to win a fourth title in their record fifth final.
Flyhalf Manie Libbok also starts again, with Faf de Klerk resuming at scrumhalf in a new halfback pairing.
However, this year Libbok has started in three of the Boks’ games at flyhalf, while Willemse only started the All Blacks game in the No 10 jersey.
In the process, Damian Willemse rose to prominence in the No 10 jersey while fellow Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok has made a serious bid to grab a spot in the matchday squad.
Most recently, the infamous flyhalf tested positive for a banned substance.
Scarlets scored a converted try and slotted a penalty in the first half, against one penalty from Cheetahs flyhalf Siya Masuku, which saw the hosts leading 10-3 at halftime.
The "bunker review" kept his card at a yellow after deciding there were mitigating circumstances in that the wing was pushed into his path, the same defence England flyhalf Owen Farrell gave for his red card against Wales last weekend.
The flyhalf is set for a sensational return to the Bok ranks after he was left out of the original 33-man squad that travelled to the competition.
With the first test in just over two months, picking a standout flyhalf remains a vexing question for Jones - as it was for his predecessors Rennie and Cheika.
An underwhelming second half began with a try from Cardiff replacement Mason Grady, before Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch scored a sleek solo try to cap a very disappointing night for the hosts.
Argentinian star Julian Montoya dotted down and South African flyhalf Pollard converted from a tight angle to make it 7–3 after 10 minutes.
Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, has backed flyhalf Chris Smith to fill in the boots of the suspended Johan Goosen when they take on Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld (kick-off 3pm).
Flyhalf Ethan Wentzel added five points with the boot.
Former Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been slapped with a four-year ban from rugby after testing positive for the banned substance Clenbuterol.
Injuries and departures have given several players a chance to nail down starting slots, including flyhalf Damian McKenzie and Dalton Papali'i, who replaces Cane as openside flanker.
Common combinations with flyhalf
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- and flyhalf 6×
- flyhalf richie 4×
- flyhalf finn 4×
- flyhalf manie 3×
- at flyhalf 3×
- springbok flyhalf 3×
- replacement flyhalf 3×
- flyhalf handre 2×
- flyhalf siya 2×
- as flyhalf 2×