Bloodgate

//ˈblʌdˌɡeɪt// name

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  1. 1
    A 2009 scandal in the sport of rugby union, in which the English team Harlequin F.C. used fake blood capsules to fake an injury.

Etymology

From blood + -gate.

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rugby union

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