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Rugby

Rugby is a version of football with complex rules. Not for the weak of heart, rugby is played without pads or helmets. Ask questions about rugby rules, teams and records here.

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What is Jonah Lomu famous for?

Jonah Lomu is former rugby player for New Zealand. He is famous for his lightening speed and massive tackles while playing. In the process, he became the highest try scorer in the Rugby World Cup.

What do you get paid as a rugby player?

It can range from nothing at armature level to 100,000 per year as a professional

What is high cut boots?

High cut booths are called so because the ankle area of the boot is cut to cover the ankle bone which is different to the Football (Soccer) boot that is cut under the ankle

Which of these rugby union positoins wears the highest jersey number?

Number 10 in the union code and number6 in league (league calls it a stand off half)

Who was the best rugby team in the year 1970?

Good question. Many former players have said that based on the physical differences then to now, the professional focus and even the hit impacts that they would have played but doubt that they could have beaten the top layer teams

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.

Have All Blacks won the Rugby world cup more than once?

No one, Australia and SOuth Africa have one it twice

Is it harder to score a goal in football or a try in rugby?

It depends on the definition of hard: From an impact standpoint: Football From an endurance standpoint: Rugby From a "learning the rules" standpoint: Football From a "taking a cheap shot" standpoint: Rugby.

Who is fitter a rugby player or a swimmer?

Of Course! Ballerinas work hard 24/7 and use disipline! Ballerinas never rest, they are flexible, hardworking and beautifully graceful and eligent at the same time. Ballerinas work harder and stronger.

What are all the australia rugby league teams?

1. Glebe

2. Newcastle (Team was only in competition for two (2) years before leaving and creating Newcastle Rugby League [3] competition)

3. Balmain

4. Wests

5. Souths

6. Norths

7. Easts

8. Newtown

National Rugby League Team Australia?

The Australian Rugby League team is known as the 'Kangaroos'.

What is the difference between today's game of rugby and the game of rugby long ago What changes did the game go through?

The game originally had more that 15 a side, used a round ball, allowed legs to be kicked from under the running ball carrier. Changes to rucking, 1 meter gaps in line outs, scrummaging, lifting in the line, scores for tries have all been changes. there are considerably more changes in the 130 years the game has been going.

When were the all blacks first formed?

The first New Zealand touring side to travel abroad went to New South Wales in 1884 and won all 8 games, which included three games with a New South Wales Representative side. 167 points were scored to 17.

However, first New Zealand touring side under the auspices of the New Zealand RFU, visited New South Wales & Queensland, Australia in 1893. However, this side was still not fully representative of New Zealand as three unions were not included in the selection (Otago, Canterbury & Southland they joined the NZ union in 1895). Despite this, the tourists won 9 out of 10 games (168 points to 44).

Has anyone died while they where playing rugby?

In the 110 years that rugby has been played, there has been only 71 recorded deaths in the sport. These were mostly from broken necks during collapsed scrums, and from hard head collisions causing concussions or alot worse. A tragic incident in Australia saw a 16 year old boy collide with a goal post after a tackle and die in hospital from a brain concussion.

Most injuries occur because of the mix-match of fitness levels and sizes of players on the teams.

Although rugby union is a dangerous sport, the risk of death is extremely low. This is due to better coaching standards and practising certain safety techniques. Of course, padding and protection have played a huge part in lowering the risk of injury and state of the art medical facilities around the world have healed even the most serious inuries.

So, in conclusion:

Wear pads, attend training frequently and stop telling yourself that you could die from a wee tackle. Even the ladies can take a hit better than some men! :D

Who invented the rugby World Cup?

It you refer to the actual Web Ellis Cup itself ten it was originally a award for another sporting event and had not been used since 1907. In 1987 it was offered to the founding nation of the RWC and accepted then renamed to The Web Ellis Cup.

If you refer to the RWC event then Australia and New Zealand presented the idea back in 1985. At that time the key nations - Wales, England Scotland Ireland and France were asked to vote on the event. Initially Australia, New Zealand and France were the only countries that showed favour for a global tournament plus South Africa who were of course banned form international games because of Apartheid. their vote however was vital in tying the vote 8-8. When one English delegate followed by a Welsh delegate switched sides, the IRFB finally approved the inaugural cup, by 10 votes to 6

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 is the name of the new zealand rugby team?

Rugby league is thirds New Zealand most popular sport, so im guessing a fair few

Who is the tallest rugby player?

For New Zealand All Blacks, I think Mark Cooksley 2.05 metres.

For France, maybe Olivier Merle.

For Wales Luke Charteris 2.06m

For South Africa, must be that new lock who is 2.08 metres! Andries Bekker.

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.

When is the next six nations?

If you are refering to the Six Nations Rugby Championship, then it is an annual event that occurs during February and March each year.

The Six Nations Rugby Championship is contested between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.

What is an overlap in touch rugby?

An overlap is a situation in the game of rugby is when an attacking line has more players in it than the defensive line coming to meet it. The attacking side may exploit the overlap by using their superior numbers to break the opposition's defensive line. If the attacking side fails to break through usually due to poor execution, they are said to "waste an overlap".

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.