Which country did gavin hastings play rugby for?
Played for Scotland at Fullback. He still hold the scoring record for the British and Irish Lions. He earning his first cap with his younger brother Scott on 17 January 1986 against France.
Where is the best place to purchase tickets for Six Nations rugby?
The best place to purchase tickets for Six Nations Rugby would be if one could find a local ticket box office selling them. If a box office is unavailable one could purchase them from Ticket Master or The official RBS 6 Nations Rugby website. There are many other discount websites selling tickets at cheaper prices but the above places are the best that way one knows they are genuine tickets.
What does rugby body armor do for the players?
There are a number of suppliers but the one most players in the top regions use appears to that of the Rhino company
Can you wear nfl pads to play rugby?
No. The NRL and IRB (League and Union boards) have VERY strict guidelines on what body armour may be worn. A player wearing non standard attire will be expected to be sent off by the referee or if found before the game, refused permission to take the field. The rules on what can be worn is available on both Boards websites and should be checked as these laws change periodically.
Springbok prop, Johan Le Roux, missed the 1995 season after being banned for biting the ear of All Black captain, Sean Fitzpatrick in 1994.
What is the better sport soccer rugby or cricket?
They are all subject to peoples persoan preferences. Some people actually play all these sports or watch them in equal measure.
In southern Africa where can you find the Tallest rugby goal post found?
There are no records of this- The height of posts are specific to the IRB regulations
How do you hold a rugby ball before doing a torpedo?
holding the ball horizontally cross in front of yourself (points of the ball left and right ) Assuming your passing to the left, place your right hand at the rear of the ball (right hand pint area) so that the hand is facing toward your body. Place the left hand to the left of the ball facing away (like holding a guitar) move the arms so that the ball moves to the right and then throw the ball to the left flicking the right wrist as you do to produce the torpedo effect
See the related link below for the graphics of this procedure
Rugby Union team based in St Albans -a-a-e-s?
Old Verulamian RFC in St Albans
Woodstock Rd North
St Albans
Herts
AL1 4QQ
Telephone:01727 822929
Where are the rugby league situated geographically?
The league code clubs are now international with many more springing up. If you want a certain country you can search via the net for the league code of your country
What size rugby ball do the all blacks use?
All rugby games are required to use the IRB standard ball size for any matches. Only exclusions to this is junior rugby
Can you play rugby for under 15s rugby if you are turning 16 in November?
Normally if the season starts and you are at or under the age then yes
When was ARFU Women's Rugby Championship created?
ARFU Women's Rugby Championship was created in 2006.
What does you were all at sixes and sevens during the game mean?
"Sixes and sevens" describes a state of confusion. The opposition has you in a spot of bother.
Why is hosting the rugby world cup so impotent to new zealand?
The financial aspect of tourism, hotels, motels camping areas will see huge financial injection, from that you have full ground for games averaging 70,000 per match plus there will be huge footfall for transport, increase in food outlet activity, Bar (obviously) will see massive increase of customer activity. The off set of these of course is more revenue for brewers, food production, jobs in tourism, extra staff required to man pubs, food outlets, hotels, and of course you have the cleaning up after matches which will require more people to cope across the country. TV air time purchased radio time, advertisement's, marketing exposure. This all adds up to the country having huge income opportunities. Plus the opportunity for NZ to show off its capability of hosting one of the largest shows on earth
The highest paid premiership rugby union players?
Carl Hayman former New Zealand Prop at £370,000 a year.
When did billy slater move to Innisfail?
Billy Slate began playing for the Brothers club in Innisfail, Queensland shortly after his family moved there. He was four. That would have made the year 1987 or 1988.