Cryptic crossword clue
Yob tackles popular European in rugby restart 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LINE-OUT

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The straight part
We know that "rugby restart" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rugby restart = line-out.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

LINE-OUT noun
  1. A set piece where a player throws the ball into play, and both teams can contest for possession.
  2. An out produced by catching a line drive

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