Sentence examples for support runner from inspiring English sources

No one disputes that, in a good Saracens side with a distinctive method, Ashton's instincts as a support runner are unusually sharp.

Chris Aston is a superb support runner but needs England attacking well to make an impact.

Composed defensively and a willing support runner in attack, the Swansea City left-back contributed to an industrious team performance.

"I remember I highlighted this last year that when the ball has gone past, the inside defenders switch off, and the offensive team have an inside pass with a support runner but the defensive side hasn't".

After the punch-up seven minutes into the second half, Gloucester temporarily found themselves down to 13 men when Tindall was singled out for pulling back a support runner, with Homer kicking his sixth penalty.

Russian-born US wheelchair racer McFadden took part in last year's Florida race using her racing chair, but now the rules have been changed and wheelchair users are required to compete in their day chairs and must also be accompanied by a support runner.

The first in the opening quarter should have resulted in a try, but there were no support runners.

Foley stood flat, attacked the line and took advantage of support runners inside and outside him to get in behind the defence.

The BAA has a stern, understanding note about fans who want to support runners and the city, and recommends other venues (like the BAA 5K and Boston Marathon World Run) for showing your support.

Modern-day tackling techniques and the no-risk option of ball retention are no doubt contributory factors, but the value of staying on the feet – driving and spinning before breaking out with a running No 9 and hard-line support runners around him – must never be underestimated.

Biggar had looked set to put one of two support runners under the posts at one end, only to fail to find either man with his pass, while Dulin dropped Dimitri Szarzewski's final pass after a superb 90-metre counterattack.