However, here are some ways to express rugby in Māori:
* "Hika-a-ringa" is sometimes used as a general term for "ball game" and could be used to refer to rugby.
* "Whiringa-a-ringa" is another term for "ball game," specifically used for a game played with an oval-shaped ball, making it a more accurate translation for rugby.
* "Rakiri" is another term for a "ball game," but is often used in a more general sense and might not specifically refer to rugby.
It's important to note that these terms are not widely used in everyday language, and most Māori would simply use the English word "rugby."