The Guardian - Crossword Answers | 2023 09 08

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Today's big event in local publication PARISMATCH
Chance taken in uncertain circumstances LEAPINTHEDARK
Back a time and a place for important matches ARENA
MAN-MADE FABRIC NYLON
Constrain — weigh down ENCUMBER
Have score to settle between sides, so scowl LOWER
Violent public disturbance RIOT
Where you'll find beginning of game inscribed in stone RUGBY
Mature and train for Rugby, for instance? That's traditional OLDSCHOOL
One of two in fifteen for part of rugby match HALF
Score on way in passionate encounter TRYST
One player's performance in colossal upset SOLO
Distinctive atmosphere or aura VIBE
Highly aggressive Kiwi activity, first of all? HAKA
Thugs upset if surrounded by rugby supporters RUFFIANS
Moving back, not forward RETIRING
PLANT LIFE FLORA
BITING INSECT GNAT
SEE 17 CUP
Steinway, for example GRANDPIANO
Intoxicated crowd, getting over line and leading in global competition WORLD
UNPAID HONORARY
VENERATE WORSHIP
In any match he or she should play a fairly decisive role REFEREE
Fence off — surround ENCLOSE
ARRANGED MEETING RENDEZVOUS
Leinster centre, hard worker, quick to get ready INSTANT
Start of rugby in old English clubs I found in study — it's compelling COERCION
FACIAL HAIR EYELASH
International held in appropriate stadium TEST
Problems due to too many coaches etc dog almost half of XV TAILBACKS
Instruction to players to start fighting ACTION
Reversal of one's attitude or ideas CHANGEOFHEART
Having striking colours VIVID
Provocative statements from a nasty person, one in pack AGITPROP
PHONEY FAKE
UNACCEPTABLE NOTON
WINDOW-SHOP BROWSE
Where Odin receives heroes slain in battle VALHALLA
Restrained by locks selected for team INSIDE
Official when giving a send-off for sevens player CARDHOLDER
Eg captain leading little forwards in pack, say OCTAD
Sturdy Chinese breed of dog CHOWCHOW
Work on courses about small margin of victory in rugby REPOINT
Minimal censorship? That's one way to get play restarted LINEOUT
LOOKING AT EYEING