Rugby

Crepuscular rays, in atmospheric optics are rays of sunlight that appear to radiate from a single point in the sky.

a football player who whips in balls from the side

Is the kick in general play or a place kick for a conversion? In both cases, it's basically a case of getting your body in the way of a kick that has just been made - the aim is stop the opposition from either gaining territory or scoring points through kicking. In general play, (either territory punts or drop-goals) make sure you're on-side, run up to the kicker and try to bat down the ball as it leaves the boot (remember if it hits your hands this is NOT classed as a knock-on and any on-side player is free to scoop up the ball and carry on) BUT... be aware that if your hands are outstretched trying to reach the ball, your whole gut, chest and FACE are exposed - it's never a good look to take a hurtling rugger ball on the nose... Safest bet is to jump into a kicking opponent while slightly turning, this protects your more 'sensitive' areas - if you have no choice but to take 'em head on though, cross your arms in front of your face as the kick is made. As for charging down a conversion (haven't seen this succesfully done in ages, dunno if it's still allowed...), it's a case of being behind your own goal line, but not between the posts, and as the kicker begins his final approach to convert a try, you run up and try and use your arms/body to get in the way of the ball, trying to stop it from travelling to the goal - just like in the general play way noted above... ps - nothing looks better to spectators than a well timed charge-down, especially if it leads to your team gaining possession deep in the 'enemy' half. In addition to the large block of text inputted by 'Fisticuff': A charge-down from a conversion attempt does not revert back to an open play were anyone on-side is free to pick up the ball. Charging down the conversion is still allowed as I have done it myself. Worth trying particularly if there is narrow margin in the score line. To avoid a charge down from a place kick ensure you place the ball far enough back from the opposition to give you enough time to take your run up and kick the ball before they can reach you. An alternative to charging down would be trying to tackle the kicking player or push him off balance. A nice dump-tackle on the fly-half while he's standing on one leg always goes down well with the crowd!

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A flyhalf should wear a pair of boots that a lite and a boot with of centered lacing or a tongue this is handy for the kicking side of 10. I have played stand of for 6 years and always wear puma boots at the moment i have Puma V-konstruct II SG and Puma V1.06 FG. Have a little style to show you are a confident player.

Yes. Rugby is an easy sport to follow in terms of rules and regulations, but physically is very demanding and one of the more difficult sports to play. Because there is no equipment besides the ball, players must relay on their own strength and athletic abilities to succeed.

Historically speaking...

England and France have played a total of 96 matches against each other (up to mid-2012). England have won 52 times and France have won 37 times. There have been 7 draws.

By these statistics you could say England were the better team.

In Rugby Boarding School, by William Webb Ellis.

That is why the World Cup trophy is called the Webb Ellis Trophy

Lee was born in Swansea, 22nd December 1988. and despite looking very small when on field he's actually 5' 10 inches tall

Rugby union and NFL "gridiron" may seem alike but it is actually way different.

Rugby union fans will argue that NFL is too boring, hence the stoppage after each tackle to commence with the next down, changes between, defence, offence, and special teams, Time outs, play clocks etc. and that NFL players are not as tough as Rugby players due to all the padding. Those gridiron guys get beat up pretty bad. The two main differences is that in Rugby union the focus is on the ball carrier and the breakdown, were in NFL the focus is on the recievers and the quarterback.

So its hard to say what is the better sport, as we can only say that the Rugby world cup is the third largest viewed sport worldwide, but I have never seen 100 000 people packed into a stadium to watch a "varsity cup" or even tri nations game, as the Americans do at the Rose bowl.

so its all about preference. its like comparing ice hockey to soccer, very simmilar in practice but way way way different.

That ratio would be hard to use because there is no official record of every rugby injury in a week. I'm a rugby player myself and practicing 4 times a week I only have some bruising, maybe a pulled muscle on occasion. Also, it varies on the intensity of the team's practicing and such. As for injuries, probably over 9000(: But as for the injuries, it's definitely more than your average sport.

The Scottish Rugby Union is the second oldest Rugby Union. It was founded in the year 1873 as the Scottish Football Union. This union oversees the Scottish League Championship which is the national league system.

A lot more than "kick and chase" rugby union.

Queen Victoria born 1819 died in 1901

The First record of a Rugby football club was Black Heath who left the Football Association in 1863 and Cricket have records of international matches played since 1844

So Her Majesty was there to see it all happen

Darren Lockyer first lived in a small town called Wandoan in Queensland for 4 years and then went on to live in Roma Queensland

American Rugby Outfitters has all kinds of rugby style shirts for sale on line. You can also get many other rugby items at the same place if you are interested. Her is the website: http://www.americanrugby.com/.

It is not particularly important. There are far more popular sports, ones which are of particular interest and importance to people. Soccer is popular across all of Europe, as are many sports, and many individual countries have their own national sports that are of great interest within those countries. Handball is a minority sport.

He knew that he was a good rugby player at school SACS and proceeded his illustriuos career doing what he does fantastically now by slotting the ball through the posts from all over the parl and splicing through back lines when needed. He also had a promising waterpolo career, but made thew right decision. He had superb assistance in his school days and was coached by one of the greats.

Mesomorphs. the centre players are most likely to be mesomorphs.

The 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand is getting broadcasted over nearly all urbanised countries, including New Zealand (obviously), Australia, South Africa, France, USA, England, Italy, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Argentina, Uruguay, Russia, Germany, Spain, Portugal, China, Japan etc.

Its attributed to William Web Ellis a student of Rugby School, Warwickshire England who in 1823 whilst playing football picked up the, which a the time was allowed in the game of football and instead of retiring back toward his team he ran forward (strictly against the ten rules) toward the opposing teams goal line. This new tactic caught on and was spread by Rugby students to colleges they then attended. From here it went global. In 1845 the RFu was formed and the formailsation of rules where created. This formed the basis for what we have today

This is a hard question to answer because most people who play start at the age of 11 and you can play for as long as you like. My coach is 65 and has played since he was 12. So there isn't really an 'average' age.

The original ball was made of a leather segmented out with a pig bladder inside which was inflated. The ball of the time was NOT spherical not resembling what we have today. In fact the ball often resembled an egg in shape (which is where the nickname egg chaser came from). Over time Gilbert worked hard to develop a more rounded ball. As time has moved on the ball has become more aerodynamic and has had development to make it carry further when kicked.

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80mintues a game, 40mins a half, and golden point is 20 (depending on the scores)

Whistle playing football in 1823, student William Webb Ellis of Rugby School Warwickshire, England 'caught the ball in his arms... and on catching the ball, instead of retiring backwards as was the requirement of that game being played, rushed forwards with the ball in his hands towards the opposite goal'.

The code of football later known as rugby union can be traced to three events: the first set of written rules in 1845; the Blackheath Club's decision to leave the Football Association in 1863 and; the formation of the Rugby Football Union in 1871.

It has since been refined into the game we have today which has now two versions. The Union Code and of course the League Code.