What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bear name of rugby forward (6)" mean?

The definition is "Bear". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RU (abbreviation="rugby") + PERT (synonym="forward") = RUPERT; definition: "Bear" The answer is RUPERT.

Bear name of rugby forward (6)

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