No. 9 is the scrumhalf and this is the "quarterback" of rugby. He/She is the go between the forwards and the backs.

1009 (February, 12th 2008)

15 players plus subs in union and 13 plus subs in league per side

Rugby Union players. They are better publicised on the world stage. They gain more money from sponsorship deals. Rugby Union is a more popular sport so people are more willing to pay to see them.

A few examples of this:

1. South Africa plays a tactic which involve their forwards to dominate and then play around 9 and 10. This means that South Africa's forwards dominate scrums, line outs and makes it easy for the scrum half (9) and fly half (10) to kick tactically.


2. France are know for their quick counter attacks. This means they play there backline players close to the opposition. When a turn over comes they spread the ball wide for the wings. France love an open game, their tactics is very good at running freely.


3. Alway have a open side flanker who could turn over possession quickly. Teams like Australia and New Zealand have players like George Smith and Richie Mcaw. Even the USA has a player called Todd Cleaver who could win back the ball for his team. Europe also has a number of flankers who dominates the breakdown and it's a very good tactic.


Use this website for reference: www.rugbytactics.com/

George Gregan (Australia) 139

Jason Leonard (England) 119

Fabien Pelous (France) 111

Gareth Thomas (Wales) 103

Stephen Larkham (Australia) 102

Percy Montgomery (South Africa) 102

David Campese (Australia) 101

Alessandro Troncon (Italy) 101

France hosted the 2007 Rugby Union World Cup which was won by South Africa with England as the runners up

George Gregan who used to play Scrum Half for Australia and has 131 I believe. Another notable player to achieve over 100 caps was Jason Leonard who achieved over 100 caps playing prop, an incredible feat when you consider the stresses and strains this position puts on your body.

15. Hugh-reech Edwards; 14. James Small; 13. Danie Gerber; 12. Pieter Muller; 11.Pieter Hendricks; 10. Naas Both(Captain); 9. Du Preez; 8. Jannie Breedt; 7. Ian McDonald; 6. Wahl Bartmann; 5. Adolph Malan; 4. Adri Geldenhuis; 3. Lood Muller; 2. Uli Schmidt; 1. Heindrich Rogers

here are the positions in rugby

Forwards

1.loose head prop

2.hooker

3.tighthead prop

4.lock

5.lock

6.blindside flanker

7.openside flanker

8. no.8

Backs

9.scrum half

10. flyhalf

11. left wing

12. inside center

13.outside center

14. right wing

15 fullback

BENCH

16.reserve hooker

17. reserve prop

18.reserve lock

19. reserve loose forward (flanker or 8)

BENCHED BACKS

20.reserve scrum half

21.reserve flyhalf/center

22.reserve wing/fullback

The Saints play their home games at the Louisiana Superdome. They practice at their headquarters on Airline Drive in Metairie.

7

there is 7 but in the Guinness premiership there are 8 due to the blood gate scandal of 2009

If the game is in the morning, it is best to eat this meal the night before. One of the best things you can have is a large bowl of pasta. This is good because it contains lots of carbs which will give you energy when digested.

Thanks, but I've tried this before and yet i either get sick on the pitch or a painful migrane, either way i end up in no state to carry on playing

i usually east some form of a sandwich with a drink of milk and i play great (team captain of sherburn hawks)

In the Heineken Cup on 8/12/2007 Munster finished their game against Llanelli Scarlets with 33 phases. Being in the lead with 5 minutes to go, the last thing they wanted to do was to give the ball to the opposition so that they could score! So they simply held onto the ball. A phase in this context is when the ball carrier is tackled and the ball goes to ground, the supporting players form a ruck around the tackled player and the ball is recycled by passing it back to the next player or set of players. It's very difficult for the opposition to get the ball but you run the risk that one of your players will knock the ball on thus giving a scrum ball to the opposition. Munster won 16-29 and went on to win the Heineken Cup in Cardiff in 2008. I don't know if it was a record but it was quite impressive. Others would say it's just boring.

Rugby School is a private school in the town of RUGBY Warwickshire in England.

If you visit .rugbyschool.net/ you will see the whole establishment

Andrew Sherdian is widely regarded as the strongest current player, boasting a squat of 275 kg, a bench press of 225 kg, and a deadlift of 300 kilograms.

Jonah Lomu was also legendary in his strength feats, claiming a 375 kg squat.

Wales

As of 30 seconds ago, in the opening game of Irelands 2012, 3 test tour of New Zealand, with Julian Savea's (21 years old) first test for the All blacks he scored his third try breaking Joe Rokocoko's record of 2 tries. Still another 35 minutes remaining so we will se how it goes!

In union a drop gaol is 3 points, a penalty goal is 3 points, a converted try is 2 points and a try is 5 points.

In league a try is 4 points, a goal kick is 2 points, a penalty is 2 points and a drop goal is one point

they have won 3 times since the 5 nations changed to the 6 nations

Currently June 2009 - Steve Borthwick

Ireland!!

France lost, on home soil, to England in the 2007 Rugby World Cup semi final.

It was in the 2003 RWC in Australia (This is the largest winning margin in a RWC match). The hosts Australia beat Namibia 142-0. It was in the 2003 RWC in Australia (This is the largest winning margin in a RWC match). The hosts Australia beat Namibia 142-0.