Rugby

The biggest ever win in international rugby was when New Zealand defeated Japan 145-17 in 1995. In club rugby, the biggest margin of victory was when Qld Reds defeated Kings 100-10 in 1996.

The original Ellis Park played host to the largest ever crowd at a rugby game in South Africa in 1955, when 100 000 spectators saw the Springboks go down 23-22 to the British Lions. This held the record for largest rugby union crowd for roughly 40 years until the 1990's

The fastest try ever scored in the Six Nations was by Shane Williams for Wales against Scotland in 2008, taking just 1 minute and 45 seconds.

Friction is desirable in rugby when players need to grip the ball, push against opponents in scrums or mauls, and maintain stability during tackles. However, friction can be undesirable when players are trying to move quickly or change direction, as excessive friction can slow them down or impede their movement.

The NRL season typically starts in March. However, it is always best to check the official NRL website for the most up-to-date information on the current season's start date.

There have been rare cases of players sustaining fatal injuries during rugby matches, usually as a result of head or neck injuries. Safety measures and protocols are in place to minimize these risks, such as strict tackling rules and medical assessments for players. The rugby community continuously works to improve player safety and prevent such incidents.

Yes, Johnathan Thurston has four children with his wife Samantha: Frankie Louise, Charlie Grace, Lillie Rose, and Remie Lee.

As of my last update, Johnathan Thurston is married to Samantha Lynch. They have been together since 2008 and have three children.

Rugby is a popular sport worldwide, with a significant following in countries like New Zealand, Australia, England, South Africa, and France. The Rugby World Cup is one of the most-watched sporting events globally, attracting millions of viewers. However, it may not have the same level of popularity as sports like soccer or basketball in some regions.

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The have won 325 games since records began in 07/09 /1928

They often make darting runs.

Kick off.

Forwards more that half backs and backs find it essential to use some form of outer ear protection. This is because the high volumes of collisions that hit the out ear and the rubbing against fabric causes a condition nicknamed "Colly flower ear". This is the tissue in the ear becoming damaged continually and the soft tissue being replaced by scar tissue.

If you look at Tight head props, Hookers 2nd rows and number 8 players they more than most have both ears suffering damage as both sides and in contact in scums. Loosehead, open and blind side flankers have one ear more damaged than the other.

Its a subtle difference but it does become noticeable - Not all players suffer ear damage but like any other sport its comes with the territory

a centre, usually runs a lot but is more powerful than a winger

The term in Rugby is Fly Half. It is also called Half Back.

In the union code this player is number 10 in league its number 6 and is a link between the scum half (their half back partner) and the backs (wings and centres) - Their role is normally to make play judgements as to whether the ball is passed across the backs or is kicked for position. This person normally will take kick off, restart games from a kick off, take penalty kicks and conversion kicks

rugby league was born in England in 1895 - it was at that point that it established itself as a separate entity from the RFU (and therefore the game of rugby union).

It called itself the "Northern Union" (later called English RL).

Its very difficult to explain a rugby pitch layout in a textual format in accordance with IRB regulations. However, I have attached a web address here whcih will show a picture of the ground layout and hopefully it will explain the features for you. It can be printed from this area as well

.guide.rugbyrugby.com/Rugby%20Sections/Beginners%20Guide/pitch%20image.asp

just add the 3 w's before guide

Rugby is a sport played by over 4.5 million people in 18,000 registered clubs and leagues world-wide.

Cleats are normally plastic and moulded to the boot sole there are normally 6 to 8 depending on the make of the boot. The normal rugby boot will have aluminium studs which screw in for replacement and these boots carry 6 to 10 studs

Upper body mainly. Deltiods. If passing off right arm to the left your right arm would contract using the anterior deltiod, the left arm would contract using the posterior deltiod. Other muscles used would be the wrist flexors, pronator teres, biceps and triceps. Possibly trapizius. Pectorals.

Jonny Wilkinson comes from Frimley, Surrey.