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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 are the Rugby league positions?
The Forwards: The Front Row... 1. Loosehead Prop - Supports or 'props-up' the hooker when scrummaging. Lifts players in the line-outs. Assists in rucking and mauling. Crashes the ball through the line. Called loose-head as one side of his head is on the outside of the scrum. Gethin Jenkins 2. Hooker - 'Hooks' the ball in the scrum. Throws the ball into the lineout. Assists in rucking and mauling. Jerry Flannery 3. Tighthead Prop - (See no. 1) Called tight-head as both sides of his head will be inside the scrum. Euan Murray The Second Row... 4. Second Row (a.k.a Lock) - Often tallest member of the team. Jumps in the line-out to catch the ball. Pushes behind the front row in the scrum. Also rucks and mauls. May choose to pick up the ball at the base of a ruck and carry it forwards. Will often use their size and strength to gain ground in loose play. Alun Wyn Jones 5. Second Row (a.k.a Lock) - (See no. 4) Paul O'Connell The Back Row... 6. Blindside Flanker - Known as blindside as he binds onto the scrum the side that is closest to the touchline. It's his job to make covering tackles on anyone who attempts to sneak round the blindside of the scrum. Will win ball in rucks. Superior fitness to other forwards. Tom Croft 7. Openside Flanker - Known as the openside as he binds onto the scrum the side that is furthest from the touchline. He will try and break from the scrum before the other forwards to put pressure on the opposition fly-half. A big tackler and a quick runner. May join up with the back line to form an overlap in attacking play. Martyn Williams 8. No. 8 - Gets his name from being the 8th forward. A big, powerful runner. Sits at the back of the scrum driving it forward. Will provide the 'back-foot' of the scrum giving the scrum half time to get the ball out. May also pick the ball up from the back of the scrum and crash it forward. Jamie Heaslip The Backs:Half-Backs... 9. Scrum-Half - He is the transition player between the forwards and the backs. He will take the ball from the forwards from line-outs, scrums, rucks and mauls and feed it to the backs. It's his job to control the forwards. Very good handling skills, especially when passing off the floor. Will pressurise his opposite player during scrums and try to agitate the opposition forwards. Harry Ellis 10. The Fly-Half - Usually responsible for all the major kicking duties. He is the play maker, acting as a pivot creating gaps and choosing which back to pass to. A good runner with good visual and spatial awareness. Ronan O'Gara The Centres... 12. Inside Centre - Out of the two centres he will be the stockier member of the two. Responsible for crash balls, but if he sees a gap he will take it. Reasonably speedy. Will tackle any rampaging forward to come his way. Jamie Roberts 13. Outside Centre - Scores plenty of tries. A very good runner, always in support of his inside man ready to exploit the gaps he creates. Will be ready to take down any backs who fancy a run. Brian O'Driscoll The Wings... 11. Left Wing - Possibly the quickest player on the pitch. The majority of tries will be under this man's name. May have to retreat back to help cover kicks with the fullback. A competent kicker under pressure. Ugo Monye 14. Right Wing - (See no. 11) Tommy Bowe The Fullback... 15. The Fullback - The last man. He will stand at the back waiting for a kick or a breakaway in defensive play, but will join the line to make an overlap in attacking play. Always ready to take the high ball. A good runner. An excellent tackler as he is the last line of defense. Master at kicking under pressure. (In some teams he may take penalties, but this is mostly the role of the fly-half) Rob Kearny
What is the average size of a Rugby player?
A huge generalization of course and also largely dependant on the country. IE The players in New Zealand would be a lot bigger than in Japan. Lets talk about the big guys of world rugby. New Zealand(All Blacks), South Africa(Springboks) and the Australian(Wallabies). All southern hemisphere. The props are generally the heavy guys, a decent international prop is about 115-130kg. These guys are the brute strength of the team to go one way, forward. The locks are the really tall guys but also quite big. Average height for an international lock is about 6ft5 to 6ft8 and in the region of 118kg. These guys win the line out ball, both for and against the throw. The back three( numbers 6, 7 and 8) aren't quite as big but are generally the quicker guys around the field. Average height is about 6ft4, weight would be about 110kg.
What is the goal called in rugby?
A Try is the highest scoring point maker available with 5 points
then it is a penalty kick with 3 then a conversion kick which you take after a try. So a try is the equivalent of a goal in football
How many players are in a line out in rugby?
A line-out is the means by which, in rugby union, the ball is put back into play after it has gone into touch. It is the equivalent of the throw-in in association football.
the forwards normally seven of them from each side line up along side each other at the point the ball went in to touch. The first player from each line must stand on a line that runs parallel to the touch line and is 5 meters in infield. The thrower, normally the hooker (no 2) will then throw the ball in the middle of the 2 lines of players. The players then must jump to take the ball and therefore gain advantage
What are the wages of female rugby players?
In the Zurich Premiership, the average yearly pay for a senior squad member was £60,000 in 2005. Some people get paid 3 million though yeh it has gone up to about 80,000 now 2009
Who is the heaviest rugby league player?
Van Bosten "the great" from New Zealand : 25 stones 9 pounds, which makes 163 kg Another answer comes from Fidji : Bill Cavubati (Fidji) at 165kg, heaviest player at an international level
A big Rugby fan claimed to be able to tell the score before any game How did he do it?
a footbalerl tell has power
What is the role of a lock forward in rugby league?
The lock or 2nd row is classed as the POWERHOUSE where scrummages are concerned. Their task is to generate forward propulsion whilst channeling the ball through to the backrow- Number 8.
Lineouts - The Locks are normally the largest and tallest of the 15 person team and are targeted by the lineout thrower (normally the hooker) to receiver the ball.
Open play has become very important for the lock - Used to clear-out rucks by their physical presence and as much as possible to be a heavy ball carrier.
What do we call referee in rugby?
In rugbt a ref is someone who runs around with the players and makes sure the rules are being kept. They wear a different colour strip and have a whistle. If the ball goes out or someone does something wrong they are the ones to say so. They give out any yellow or red cards.
Are the advertisements on a rugby field real?
Yes they are. It has become vital to the new game to gather in as many top sponsors as is physically possible. The use of the actual paying area was decided upon by the IRB and is reserved for the main sponsor of the event.
Why do you need aerobic endurance in netball?
In netball you have to be able to exercise for a long period of time without becoming tired. It measures how well the lungs can take in oxygen, how well the heart and blood can transport oxygen and then how well the muscles can use oxygen.
How are rugby and football alike?
they are hardly alike at all, the only times when you actually kick the ball in football are on field goals, punts, and kickoffs
Answer
Soccer (Association football) and American football have common origins in that they both evolved from a medieval Shrovetide ball game played in England called 'fote-ball'. Other European countries also played Shrovetide ball games by different names from different languages which were very similar to the Shrovetide game played in England. The codes for Soccer and Rugby football both contributed to the creation of the American football code with Rugby having the greatest influence. However, American football is played with 11 players as is Soccer whereas Rugby Union football 15 players and Rugby league football played with 13 per team. Other similarities include a pitch, two goals, two teams, match officials upholding the rules, played in football stadiums and probably most importantly of all football games are supported by two sets of fans without which all forms of football would be still be little more than physical education subject on a school curriculum.
Benefits from a training program?
When undergoing a training program, you will gain experience and exposure. It will also help you further solve any problems that arise.
What is the average income of a professional rugby player?
right about 165000 dollars for a season in new zealand and most of the southern hemisphere but get to be a lot more in the northern hemisphere with the likes of England.
Some rugby players are earning between $1million and $2.5million a season in France Top 14 and Japanese Top League.
When was rugby league introduced in Australia?
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All passes in rugby must travel backwards. There are different varieties of pass, including * the flat, * direct spin pass; * the short, * close-quarters pop pass; * And the floated pass - a long pass which an advancing player can run onto at pace. The spin pass:
-For the spin pass to the right, move the fingers of your left hand up and your right thumb down over the ball as you pass.
-it is easier to learn and practice the spin pass using only one hand and flinging the ball
-hold the ball with the tip up and spin the hand around, letting the ball essentially roll off the hand.
-most spin passes are used for accurate passes at distance
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The dive pass:
-pick up the ball inside the left foot and dive hard over the right foot at once.
-it is a single fluid pick up and pass the ball movement
-momentarily delay the movement of your arms and hands.
-with the increased horizontal speed, the pass will tend to too low, so consciously aim a higher than normal.
-the dive should be in the direction of the pass.
-most dive passes are used when the any variation of the standing pass can not be accurately used
How many players are on each rugby team?
there is 22 players in a team. but only 15 play at a time you can roll subs so others can go on
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Men are better than women in rugby but in what way?
Men are not better than women, nor are women better than men. They are different and cannot be accurately compared.
While women are pound-for-pound stronger than men, men are usually bigger, and therefore will be stronger, which of course is a desirable trait in rugby. Having said this, women's rugby is considered by some to be a purer form of the sport, owing to the fact that they tend not to rely on brute force (although there are undoubtedly some female players capable of doing this) and instead rely on skill.
Are the All Blacks nervous to perform the Haka?
No. The Haka has become a trade mark of any All Black game and whether you are a new Zealander of not its respected and enjoyed by the rugby faithful.
What numbers do forwards have in rugby?
Forwards are numbered 1-8
1- Loose head prop
2- Hooker
3- Tight head prop
4- lock
5- lock
6- Blind side flanker
7- Open side flanker
8- Number eight
