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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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Rugby league broke away from rugby union when?
Following some 20 years of the RFU demanding that all Rugby players be UNPAID except for essential expenses - Northern Clubs saw a necessity to pay to keep players from travelling to the more affluent south
On 29 August 1895 twenty-one clubs met at The George Hotel in Huddersfield and formed the Northern Rugby Union - later to be renamed Rugby League
Which country did rugby union originate?
It came from a break away group in Northern England when the clubs wanted to pay players for playing and the RFU refused and demanded armature status at all times
What is the function of a mud grubber?
The term is "grubber kick". The ball is kicked at ground level. because of the shape of the ball it moves in a random and erratic way. If it is caught by an opposing player there are high chances of being knocked on, dropped or completely missed giving the advancing players opportunity to set up next phase position. The other advantage is that the chasing player can make substantial advantage especially if they catch the ball off a good bounce.
What equation do you have to do to find out the circumference of a rugby ball?
To find the circumference of any circle, use the formula pi*diameter. Pi can be approximated to 3.14159. Your best bet for finding the diameter would be to set the ball down, put two books opposite each other against the ball (or anything that is a plane really) and use a ruler to measure the distance between the tops of the books. Just make sure the books (or whatever) you're using are perpendicular to the surface they're on.
If you're looking for surface area, use the formula 4*pi*r*r. To find the radius, just divide the diameter by two.
What is the largest rugby union crowd ever?
Australia vs. New Zealand- 105,000 at Stadium Australia, Bledisloe Cup
Actually, that crowd figure was 109,874, and is also widely regarded as the greatest ever rugby game. This was in 2001, and the crowd at the same match-up in 1999 was over 107,000.
How much does jonny wilkinson earn?
As of 2014 the estimated net worth of Jonny Wilkinson is 21 million dollars. He is a rugby player who was born and raised in England.
Which rugby international won junior Wimbledon in 1966?
It was Dr. J P R Williams, former Bridend and Wales full back.
What tv channel is the state of origin rugby league on in the UK?
setanta sports...next test is on Wednesday 24th of June 10.00am.
Are the dates of the State of Origin 2008 out yet?
I think so - check out
http://www.sportingedge.com.au/tour.php?id=23
peter
What is the breakaway position in rugby?
Breakaway position is played on the side of a scrum. The modern name of the position is called flanker. the player pushes in beside the locks adding weight to the scrum but also being a "loose forward " enables them to break away from the scrummage and follow the ball ( or play ) more easily than the " tight head forwards ". If you are fit and agile it is a truly great position to play in as you can slip into the back line as required.
Yes, his girlfriend is professional snowboarder/snowboard instructor and NZ dancer Hayley Holt. Hayley has appeared on NZ television in Treasure Island, The Pirates of the Pacific.
Surname of rugby league player first name Neil surname has 4 letters?
I don't have the full answer but some of the letters are _O_E
When was the first televised rugby match?
In the year of 1961, the first rugby match was televised. This televised event took place in Australia, where rugby was first introduced.
Where are Gilbert rugby balls made?
They are based in Robertsbridge, East Sussex. England. However, the production of the world famous ball is also subcontracted out. As the Owners of GILBERT are Grays who started making rugby balls around the same time as Gilbert. Grays were based in Cambridge - England.
What are the football boots that can change between metal studs to plastic studs?
Some in the Adidas F50 range have metal studs. Also the Adidas World Cup boots come with metal studs as standard. Others include the Adidas adipure 11 Pro, Nike Men's Tiempo Legend IV, Adidas adiPure IV X-TRX, Asics Lethal Tigreor 4 ST, and many others. Metallic studs are primarily used for SG (soft ground) soccer/football but may not be legal in all leagues. Always best to check with your league. Replacement spikes (plastic or nylon) are available and are easily switched with the appropriate cleat key/wrench.
Who is the highland rugby team?
The Highland Rugby Team is the rugby team of Highland High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are a very popular and successful rugby team in the region, and were the focus of the film "Forever Strong".
Where does rugby fit in terms of popularity compared with other sports?
Its a bit of a vague question. In terms of viewing popularity, the world cup is way behind the olympics, the football world cup and, I imagine, the tour de france, but next on the list. In playing popularity, it very far down with sports like cricket, skiing and cycling featuring higher on people's 'hobby' list. Generally it is not massively popular but has a very loyal following as a sport, with the fans playing as well as watching until relatively late in their lives.
