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Rugby Union
A full contact team sport, rugby union originated in England. The sport uses an oval shaped ball and involves running with the ball in hand on a 100 by 70 meters field.
745 Questions
Who is Shaun Edwards in a relationship with?
Shaun is in a relationship with partner Kimberley Reid. They have been together for nine years and share a home in London. They are engaged
How many players in a rugby team UK?
The rules for team sizes in both codes are the same world wide as the governing bodies enforce strict regulation to meet conformity
In union its 15 players plus substitutes
league its 13 plus substitutes on each side
Really there are NO rules about who you should or should not support. Whilst you live at the top end of Scotland there is no reason why you cannot continue to support a club in Hull. Very many supporters do not live near the clubs they support but still take time out to watch on TV etc until they are lucky enought to make a visit to their favorite teams home games. Its about enjoying the game and watch good teams play.
Our coach insists we wear a jockstrap not compression shorts is this common practice elsewhere?
The athletic supporter (jock strap) is the standard for male protective wear in most school physical education programs. Compression shorts are newer and come in various styles that offer varying degrees of comfort and protection. Some schools and instructors may wish to guarantee safety for their students without having to investigate the relative merits of this apparel. (This may be motivated by legal responsibilities as well.)
Why is Richie McCaw's nickname Fluffy?
Because he used to have a fluffy hairdo than he does now.
AnswerWhy was Richie nicknamed fluffy?Absolutley!
In a tackle if the ball carrier hits the ground the tackler is required to move immediately to their feet to be able to fight for the ball. A tackler who is on the floor with the ball carrier must move or make a positive attempt to roll away from the tackled player and the ball or they will be seen as slowing the game and cant be penalised.
If you have been "handed off" by the ball carrier or just knocked out of the way when you were trying to tackle that player you are EXPECTED to make every effort to legally stop the ball carrier advancing
Takudzwa Ngwenya is 31 years old (birthdate: July 22, 1985).
Why are Rugby League players always getting blamed for Sex Scandals?
I don't think its a league issue - the press will report any person in the public eye and it sometimes occurs all in one area because the focus is on that area.
Why is there not a scrumhalf in rugby union?
There actually IS a scrum half in the Union Code - Playing with number 9 on their back along with the no 10 the fly-half they are jointly the Half Backs
In league the scrum half wears 7 with the stand off (- fly half) wearing 6. The numbers start with the loose head prop in union (1) and with the full back in league (1)
a large number of points can be scored quite easily (kickers can take their time and make sure they get the ball through the posts) 3 points are awarded for a drop goal or penalty kick and 2 points for a conversion. important games have been lost because a kicker has missed chances and the opposite is also the case (see the second test of the Lions tour 2009)
When did Jason Robinson retire from rugby union?
Jason Robinson retired after the World Cup final in 2007. It ended in defeat against South Africa who were crowned champions.
What position did Daniel Craig play in rugby?
I'm not sure but from looking at him he looks like a Blind side breakaway.
When was Kingsley Jones - Welsh rugby union flanker - born?
Kingsley Jones - Welsh rugby union flanker - was born on 1969-06-19.
What Song plays when The Ospreys Rugby Union Team Run out onto the Pitch?
Gladiator film - The battle
Why do some rugby players wear bandages on their thighs?
The Rugby players that wear bandages around their thighs are predominantly those that compete in the lineout, the phase of play used to re-start a game when the ball has crossed a touch line. The bandages are meant to assist the players supporting the "jumpers" who compete for the ball at the lineout and are supposed to aid with grip. Some players even put the plastic tube from the inside of an elastoplast roll under the bandage to act as a "handle" for the player giving the support.
What plant is showen on the all blacks jersey?
The emblem on the all blacks jersey is a silver fern which represent the fern a common native nz plant.
Do professional rugby union players wear mouth guards?
Yes the certainly do. Not all as the wearing of a "gum sheild"is not mandatory
