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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

What is the biggest win in rugby union?

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.

Where they play rugby union?

There are loads but here are some... Chris Patterson Brian O'Driscoll Ronan O'Gara Mike Blair Steven Jones Calum Clark (U20s) Tommy Bowe Luke Fitzgerald Leigh Halfpenny James Hook Ryan Jones Tom Croft Thom Evans Max Evans Lee Byrne Nicky Robinson Delon Armitage Rob Kearny Shane Williams Martyn Williams Tomas O'Leary Gordon D'arcy Jamie Roberts Tom Shanklin Jamie Heaslip Paul Tito Xavier Rush Dan Carter Richie McCaw Ben Blair Gareth Cooper Joe Worsley Dwyane Peel Matthew Tait Simon Shaw Jerry Flannery Mike Phillips Riki Flutey Danny Cipriani Ben Foden Andy Powell Adam Jones Alun Wyn Jones Josh Lewsey Nathan Hines Ross Ford Matthew Rees Tom James Dan Biggar Stefan Armitage Andy Goode Phil Godman Paul O'Connell Donncha O'Callaghan Kieth Earls Stephen Ferris Ugo Monye Jamie Robinson

What country has never beaten the all blacks rugby team?

International teams that have played but never beaten the All Blacks are:

Argentina,

Canada,

Fiji,

Ireland,

Italy,

Japan,

Pacific Islands (combined team),

Portugal,

Romania,

Samoa,

USA,

What is the risk of eye gauging in rugby?

This is a foul play that is not tolerated in the game as the result of which can cost a player teir sight - This was evident when Gavin Quinnell permanently lost the sight in his left eye following an incident. Sadly the person that did it was not caught

Irish rugby union players 1960?

In 1950, the Mayo team in the All-Ireland final was:

1 Billy Durkin

2 John Forde

3 Paddy Prendergast

4 Seán Flanagan (captain)

5 Peter Quinn

6 Henry Dixon

7 John McAndrew

8 Padraig Carney

9 Éamonn Mongey

10 Mick Flanagan

11 Billy Kenny

12 Joe Gilvarry

13 Mick Mulderrig

14 Tom Langan

15 Peter Solan

Sub used: Seán Wynne for Billy Durkin, Mick Caufield for Billy Kenny and Seán Mulderrig for Mick Caulfield.

Why are rugby athletes always naked?

I dont actually believe that this is a normal reaction. Its certainly not in either codes under the professional rulings, However, there re some players that take dares in after match celebrations and can be involved in some things of this nature

Is Fiji good in rugby union?

Rugby Union is a very popular sport in Fiji and the international side has competed in five of the six Rugby World Cups making the quarter finals in 1987 and 2007. Fiji is particularly adept at the Sevens form of the game.

When rugby union become professional?

When Rugby split and became Union (the original code) and league it was because northern clubs which were all union at the time found that their best players were being "encouraged" to move south of the UK (where Rugby started at the time) to seek work. Union was until 1995 a amateur game so no wages were paid for playing the game. In 1922 the drain on northern clubs became so bad that it demanded of the RFU that they pay players for each game. The union management of the time refused and the northern clubs set up the Rugby League and broke away from the RFU. in 1995 the IRFU decided to "open the game" and allow players to become professional and therefore receive payment for their services, they became professional

Who was in the 1985 England rugby union team?

Beaumont Dusty Hare, Paul Dodge, Roger Uttley, Maurice Colclough, John Scott, Clive Woodward, Fran Cotton, Steve Smith, Tony Neary, Peter Wheeler, Mike Slemen, John Carlton, Phil Blakeway, John Horton, Reserves----- Alan Old, John Palmer, Ian Peck, Mark Keyworth, Gordon Sargent, Referee------- J.P. Bonnet. Beaumont Dusty Hare, Paul Dodge, Roger Uttley, Maurice Colclough, John Scott, Clive Woodward, Fran Cotton, Steve Smith, Tony Neary, Peter Wheeler, Mike Slemen, John Carlton, Phil Blakeway, John Horton, Reserves----- Alan Old, John Palmer, Ian Peck, Mark Keyworth, Gordon Sargent, Referee------- J.P. Bonnet.

How many times has wales beaten the all blacks?

Wales record over Australia: PLAYED: 28

WON: 10

LOST: 17

DRAWN: 1

Who won the super 14 rugby in 2011?

There was no Super 14 tournament in 2011. The tournament was expanded to 15 teams and renamed Super Rugby (or more commonly, Super 15) with the inclusion of the Melbourne Rebels. The Queensland Reds beat the Crusaders in the inaugural Super 15 final.

Which rugby team has most tries?

Jonah Lomu and Bryan Habana both have 8 tries in A Rugby World Cup.

According to me Jonah Lomu is the best rugby player of all time. I believe that 8 tries was his own.

What country has rugby as their national sport?

Rugby is not the national sport of any country in law, but it is considered to be the national sport, 'de facto', of Wales and New Zealand.

How often do the all blacks train?

New Zealand first created a side for touring in 1905 - they were then called "The Originals". . It was a Dorset journalist that coined the phrased name we know today. However, it was by accident as he phoned his report over after a match and said the visitors playing like all backs (referring to their speed) It was heard as the players were playing like All Blacks. The name stuck

How many times has Australia won the Rugby Union World Cup?

Twice (2 times). In 1991, they beat England 12-6 in Twickenham, England. In 1999, the beat France 35-12 in Cardiff, Wales.

How much money do the all blacks get?

An average salary is approx $350k (NZD) with highest profile players earning approx $1m

How many players are in a Rugby union?

There are 15 players per team playing on the field at any one time.

However, professional rugby teams typically consist of 22 players. This includes 15 named starters with 7 substitutes. In addition to these 22 there will be up to 10 additional players who are continuously trying to gain a spot on the starting lineup. Professional and representative teams also have academies, where youth players develop in the hope of playing for their pro or rep side.

In the starting fifteen there are 7 backs and 8 forwards.

15: Full Back

14: Right Wing 11: Left Wing

13: Outside Centre (centre)

12: Inside Centre (second five eighth)

10: Fly Half (first five eighth)

9: Scrum Half (half back)

8: Number 8

7: Openside Flanker 5: Number 5 Lock 4: number 4 lock 6: Blindside Flanker

3: Tighthead Prop 2: Hooker 1: Loose head Prop

What tune is played when the England rugby team come out at twickenham?

I think it is Tom Hark originally by Elias and his Zig-zag Jive Flutes!! I stand be corrected though!

How many trys has Shane Williams scored?

46, he is joint 5th on the all time leading try scorers list

Who was the Scotland rugby captain in the 1990's?

the Scottish rugby team's captain is Mike Blair, their scrum half

Where are the crusaders rugby team from?

There are two crusader teams. One are the rugby league side Celtic crusaders and one is the union side from Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand.