Who has scored the most points for England rugby?
Chris Paterson (Scotlan's current full back/winger and kicker) with 693 points (probably going to change, as of Sunday, when Scotland play wales in the 6 nations).
I think Gavin Hastings was the previous record holder (who also played full back and was kicker).
Top try scorers are Ian Smith and Tony Stranger, with 24 tries.
Is there a rugby union Wii game?
sory, there no rugby game for psp,but rugby rock i play it everyday in school.
Th millennium stadium replaced what stadium?
It replaced and was built on the site of the Arms Park which was situated immediately next to the Cardiff Blues old home ground
How many games in a rugby season?
It depends on whether or not you have all the games played cos they could be cancelled due to weather. I would say about 20-30
It was originated in 1823 when the pupils were playing the then game football. In this early version of the game we now call soccer as well players could hack the legs from the ball player and at that time the players could pick up the ball - However, it was the rule of the day that the ball carrier ran back toward his team to make a pass. William Web Ellis a student of the school collected the ball and ran forward toward the oppositions goal. This concept caught on and the school played on with this rule. The game spread as pupils left and went to university, the armed forces etc and the concept of carrying the ball continued with passes being make behind the carrier as we have today. Then in 1863 the Football association was Born and they decided hacking and ball carrying were to be outlawed. There were a number of teams that were playing the original style who decide to breakaway and allow the ball carrying. By 1870 a group of clubs and universities came together to formalise the rules and set up the RFU (Rugby Football Union) The name remains today
How many nations play rugby union?
Answer: Rugby is very competitive in countries such as: South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, England, Wales, France, Ireland, Scotland, Argentina, Italy, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and Argentina .
Each of these countries have their own very specific competitions with domestic sides from each country. Rugby is also played in: Japan, Georgia, Canada, USA, Romania, Russia, Uruguay, Namibia, and Portugal. (these games are competitive among similar strength sides) this is followed by: Germany, Spain, Brazil, South Korea, Chile, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Belgium and Ukraine. Overall 120 countries play rugby world wide!
What is the music played by the BBC at end of the 6 nations rugby union?
Answerer no 4 at the link below gave me the answer ( so thanks go to them )
Jean Michel Jarre
Industrial Revolution part 2 http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070925021712AAQuKQY
http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/window/media/page/0,,3771151-8037776-WMLO,00.html But I also believe its the version relased by the Prague Symphony Orchestra http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_dmusic/103-1850983-9723861?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=industrial+revolution+part+2
How long is a rugby union field?
IRB regulations start that the wideth of a pitch shall not exceed 70 meters from touch line to touch line and the length not exceed 100 meters goal line to goal line. The in goal area shall not exceed 22 meters in depth
Who are the top try scorers in the 5 nations?
Most point scorer is: Hazem eL Marsi
Most tries in a game (i've seen) : Brett Morris 5 against Sharks 2009
Most tries in Rugby League 2009: Brett Morris
Most tries in Rugby League 2010: Akuila Uate - Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Most point scored in 2010: Micheal Gordon
What is a try worth in rugby union?
Originally, running into the try zone and touching the ball down did not give any points. All you got was an attempt or 'try' at goal via being allowed to place the ball and kick (a place kick for goal). Or when William Webb Ellis put the ball down he asked: "Was that a goal?" and the sports master replied, "No, but it was a good try".
What is the oldest competition in rugby union?
Black Heath founded in 1858
Became a leading role in the development of the Football Association and The Rugby Union. in 1863. It was black Heaths decision to leave the Football Association which led to the Amateur game of union taking off.
Blackheath v Newport, was the oldest Anglo/Welsh club fixture, first being played 20th November 1879 .
An A grade or International Rugby match is designated to consist of 2 40 minute halves.
However the referee is the sole judge of time. If he starts and stops his watch slightly differently to the field it can run a little longer. the time is also only up when there is a stoppage of play. so if the attacking team has possession time will be up once they either kick it out or cause and infringement
How do you become a rugby referee?
To become a football referee is pretty simple. First, you need to find a local football officials association. Once you join the association, they will train you on the rules and mechanics. Depending on your association, you may start working high school football games your first season!
It takes a lot of training to become a professional "referee". For American football, football officials generally start with officiating high school and youth football, such as Pop Warner or Junior All-American. After two or three years, officials may begin to work varsity games.
After four or five years of working varsity football, an official may begin working junior college football. Two or three years of JC football will move an official to D-III, D-II, or D-IAA. A couple years at those levels, and an official could start working at the Division I level. After three or four years at the D-I level, depending on attrition at the NFL level, an official may be considered to work in the NFL. To be an actual referee (as opposed to umpire, linesman, line judge, back judge, side judge, or field judge), it takes a few more years in the NFL. So, in short, it takes about 15 years of officiating to make it to the NFL. Of course, some officials will make it much quicker, and most officials will never make it to the NFL. The most important thing is to enjoy what you are doing and be the best that you can at the level you are doing.
If you'd like more information on becoming a referee, please visit www.sgvfoa.com.
Which rugby team are called the All-Blacks?
The New Zealand Rugby team is referred to as All Blacks. The first New Zealand team to be referred to as All Blacks was the 1905-1906 Original team when they toured France and Britain. The team was referred to as All Blacks due to the color of their uniforms, which was a black jersey with a silver fern and white knickerbockers.
Is a rugby league field bigger than a rugby union field?
Rugby Union is alot bigger everywhere. The only places they seem to play it is Australia and northern England. Rugby union is a much better sport anyway.
Rugby Union is more popular than Rugby League because Rugby Union is much older than League. Rugby Union players get much more than League players and union is played in more places than league. I recon League is much better than union.
Who are the rugby union barbarians?
This is very historic subject in terms of Rugby Union. The Title for the Barbars is actually Barbarian FC.
Pre-1890 a Gentleman named William Percival Carpmael came up with the idea of bringing together a group of young men from the world of Rugby Union. These he wanted to be the very elite. There would be no ability to just join, register or subscribe to this team it was joined by invitation only.
The team would actually have no ground or even a clubhouse. It was Carpmaels idea spread good will and fellowship amongst ALL rugby players.
On December 27th 1890 at Friary Field, Hartlepool. Everything that was good, great and in spirit of the game were brought together to form one great team - The Barbarians.
Following some initial games which proved that there were in fact some amazing rugby football player's in the game the Barbarians were invited on January 31st 1948 to play the Australians at Cardiff Arms Park (the original home ground for Wales and where the Millennium Stadium now stands) in the final match of their tour. The game saw millions show interest in the fixture despite only 48,000 people, a maximum for the Arms Park being able to actually see the game.
So successful was the fixture that it became tradition for Australia, New Zealand or South Africa - whichever was touring the UK at the time be invited to take on the Barbarians as Their Final Challenge. This prestigious event now takes place every three years, producing so incredible battles as witnessed by millions of spectators on the 5th December 2009 where the All Blacks confronted the Barbars losing 25 - 18. What makes these matches more incredible is that the Barbarian team rarely has more than 6 days team training to build a working unit as the players are released from club requirements only for that time.
What rugby position should you play you are 5 foot 7 and 9 stone?
Position depends on agility and speed as well as physical dimension. Most 15 year olds with your size will be moved to the second row and if fast - number 8. This is because you are classed as tall for your age group therefore its wise to take advantage of that fact.
What are the 15 positions in rugby union?
There are a few variants of some of the names of the forwards, but here is a list of all positions.
FORWARDS
Prop x2
Hooker
Second Row x2
Flanker x2
Number Eight
BACKS
Scrum Half
Fly Half
Centre x2
Winger x2
Fullback
When are you too old to start playing rugby?
I started playing for my college when I was 17, but I was the youngest the team had ever had.
Usually you'll find that for universities and colleges, insurance is the biggest factor. I wasn't covered by the colleges insurance until I turned 18, and so I wasn't supposed to be allowed play.
Has there ever been a no score draw in a rugby union international match?
No there hasn't been a draw its only been 1 away from a draw
Yes there has, I know of at least one, NZ v's South Africa 1921 in Wellington, However it is extremely unlikely that there will ever be a 0-0 draw in the modern game. There are possibly other drawn tests in the early days, but not sure.
What is the longest active losing streak in sports?
JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ holds records for most successful defenses of world titles (27) and most title fights (37). Chávez also holds the record for the longest undefeated streak in boxing history. His record was 90-0-1 going into his first loss to Frankie Randall.