0
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.
2,340 Questions
Its 80 minutes - 40 minutes each half. Time is stopped for injuries therefore no injury time. at the 80th minute if a player puts the ball out of play or a penalty offence occurs the referee stops the match at as full time. If no break in play occurs the game continues until a break down in play occurs. Then full time is called.
Who puts the ball into a scrum in rugby?
This is a Scrum or Scrummage. The scrum half (number nine in Union) throws the ball in to the tunnel formed by the two front rows. To do this the Scrum Half stands adjacent to their open side prop forward. This is the one who has one side of his head (the left side) not in contact with the opposing prop forward. The ball must pass the feet of the open side prop before the ball can be hooked back by a front row player. No hand may touch the ball . The 2 sides endeavour to push the other off the ball so that they can win possession
To learn more about rugby rules look on the IRB website - it has a wealth of information.
Whst inguries can happen in rugby?
the main rugby injuries are a hamstring injury from the bursts of speed. A head injury e.g. concussion. it is good to note that anyone that has suffered a concussion should not do contact sports for three weeks. the last main injury is shoulder strain.
-
Add to this finger dislocations, bone breaks, back injuries and of course a vast range of pulled muscles, sprains of ankles, twisted knees, pull/torn ligament's, tendons, cuts, broken noses and out ear damage. Buts its still a great game
Is Rugby League 3 coming to Xbox 360?
Publisher HES has announced Rugby League Live for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the first Rugby League game for both consoles. It'll be released on September 2 in Australia, New Zealand, France and the UK.
What was the longest rugby match ever played?
The record was shared by the All Blacks side of the 60's and the Springboks of the 90's at 17 each (it must be said that the All Blacks did not play the Springboks during this period). However the new record is 18 by Lithuania who play Tier 2 rugby nations.
What is the worlds largest rugby stadium?
In terms of capacity the Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea is the largest staduim in the world with a capacity of 150,000. However this is mainly used for association football and cricket.
In terms of rugby, the largest capacity stadium would be:
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia. Seating capacity of 100,000. Although primarily used for cricket it has hosted some New South Wales Blues matches along with the Australian National Team.
Telstra Stadium, Sydney, Australia is the largest capacity stadium used solely for rugby league and Aussie Rules at 83,500.
Twickenham, London, England seats 82,000. This is solelyfor Rugby Union. So technically you could say that Twickenham is the largest sole-use Rugby Union Stadium.
also croke park in Ireland holds just over 82,000 and that hosts in ternational and club rugby teams.
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
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
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).
Geoerge Mann ST HELENS FORWARD
Yes, it was George (sp) Mann, but who played the ball ??Ian B.
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
