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
Which country has the largest pro Rugby league?
England have the most registered cubs with 2,549,196 players in 2099 clubs
How did the tv ref change rugby?
because people thou
Rugby Rules explained. Early point scoring was limited to the kicking of conversions. Under the rugby rules at the time, these could only be taken after the ball had successfully been grounded over the opponents line, which were called touchdowns, but no points were awarded for this in the first versions of the Rules of Rugby.
Added to this was the demands of the game itself where the 2 codes split and therefore need to adapt to differing styles of play. In recent years the union code has had huge changes to its rules to facilitate a more open running game whilst maintaing the ruck, lineout maul phases. There have also bee many changes to the rules of both code to bring about higher levels of safety as these 2 code stil use less body protection than similar sports and with higher demands on success being pushed on to players to win there have been some sad events within the game.
What is the height of a rugby goal post?
Because players kick over the cross bar it was found that it became very difficult t judge if the ball passed through between the 2 uprights. The uprights were the built higher to remove the ambiguity
Do nigerians play cricket and rugby?
Well Africa do play Rugby Union, I'm guessing limited Nigerians play Rugby.
Nigeria is represented with in the IRB and have a strong national side. They also have a huge player base across the world. As an example the UK has sides like London Nigerian which is made up of resident Nigerian players. The national side are presently 90 in the world listings achieveing 35.5% of game wins
Who are Darren lockyers parents?
Mrs Lockyer
hi this is just Byron and i have left a comment in the discussion because the answer that the other person wrote is incorrect and i have put the correct answer in the discussion area so please read so you can find the correct answer
What position does number eight play in rugby?
The number 8's task in Rugby Union is;
In the scrum - bind on the 2 second rows and push them to support the drive forward, to take channel one ball from the hooker and hold or release to the scum half
On breaking from the scum carry the ball and if in a push over try situation actually ground the ball once its at their feet.
To attack the opposing flyhalf as a ball carrier (this is usually the weak point). To protect their own scrum half when they collect the ball at the base of the scrum. To retain the ball when a scrum is successfully pushed forward therefore gaining ground.
To act as a ball carrier in all phases - tackle in defense
Normally a line out jumper and used to "clean up" loose ball at the back of the lineout.
Is one of the potential target receivers from kick off
Is one of main receivers from opposing teams kick off
In Rugby League the number 8 is the equivalent of a prop (RU No 1)
Is it bad to play rugby and other sports with scoliosis and muscle spasm's in you back?
As Rugby is a high impact sport playing with ANY skeletal issue is inadvisable. Its more so where the back is effected. There are sports that this type of issue will not effect the performance of the person - I suggest seeking expert advice
Rugby balls are mainly white with colored logos. There have been tests on luminous colors but these have not proven of any benefit to the game
Where was William Webb Ellis from?
In 1823 William Web Ellis a 17 year old student of Rugby School Warwickshire England whilst playing Football (Soccer) picked up the ball (which was allowed in the game at that time) and instead of running back toward team mates as was the rule to make a pass carried on running forward toward the opposing goal line. The concept caught on and 14 years later Rugby was formalised as a game
What is the average rugby score?
Many live streaming websites contain live and current Rugby game scores. Current Rugby scores can be found on sites such as 6-Nations Rugby- Hoboken, National Rugby League, Get Live Sports Stream, and Score Cards.
Does Richie Mccaw have children?
yes he has a younger sister names Jo who plays netball for Canterbury.
South Africa 1995 Rugby World Cup Final Team?
The team for the final was as follows:
15: Andre Joubert (Natal)
14: James Small (Natal)
13: Japie Mulder (Transvaal)
12: Hennie le Roux (Transvaal)
11: Chester Williams (Western Province)
10: Joel Stransky (Natal)
9: Joost van der Westhuizen (Northern Transvaal)
8: Mark Andrews (Natal)
7: Reuben Kruger (Northern Transvaal)
6: Francois Pienaar (Transvaal)
5: Hannes Strydom (Transvaal)
4: Kobus Wiese (Tansvaal)
3: Balie Swart (Transvaal)
2: Chris Rossouw (Natal)
1: Os du Randt (Free State)
Other players in the squad:
Marius Hurter (Western Province)
Garry Pagel (Western Province)
James Dalton (Transvaal)
Naka Drotske (Free State)
Krynauw Otto (Northern Transvaal)
Robbie Brink (Western Province)
Rudolph Straeuli (Transvaal)
Adriaan Richter (Northern Transvaal)
Johan Roux (Transvaal)
Brendan Venter (Free State)
Christiaan Scholtz (Transvaal)
Pieter Hendriks (Transvaal)
Gavin Johnson (Transvaal)
What education do you need to play rugby?
Technically you do not need a formal education to play the game. However you do need the ability to learn the laws, regulations how to play the game.
What number does a outside half ware in rugby?
Leigh Halfpenny is a winger who wears No 14 for Wales and once wore 22 as a sub. For the Cardiff Blues he either wears 14, sometimes 11, (both wings) or 15 (fullback).
What could happen if you make an illegal tackle in rugby?
In both Rugby Union and Rugby League, an illegal (or more properly termed "dangerous") tackle is penalised by a penalty kick.
Examples of illegal/dangerous tackles include:
- tackling the ball-carrier while they are in mid-air
- high tackle (above the shoulders)
- "spear" tackle (where the ball-carrier is lifted into the air and thrown down on their neck or head)
- "charging" (where the tackler makes no effort to grapple the ball-carrier but simply hurls their body at them)
- kicking, striking or tripping the ball-carrier (although in Rugby League, where the tackler and ball-carrier are in close contact and stationary, the tackler can trap the ball-carrier's feet with his own to effect the tackle, provided this is not done dangerously*)
- tackling the ball-carrier either before or after they have the ball
At the referee's discretion, a player committing an illegal or dangerous tackle may be cautioned by the use of a yellow card which is also usually accompanied by the player being suspended from play for 10 minutes. A second yellow card will be followed by a red card and the player being sent off the field for the rest of the match.
In cases of particular danger to players' personal safety, the offending tackler may be sent off immediately for a first offence.
The full code of laws for Rugby Union and Rugby League respectively in England may be found at:
http://www.irblaws.com/downloads/EN/law_10_en.pdf
http://www.widnesrlreferees.btik.com/attachments/rugby_laws_book_2004_%5B1%5D.pdf
* For those who have knowledge of Judo, examples of "safe" throws would be e.g. kosoto gari or kouchi gari, since in these the tackled player falls directly to the floor on their back, and under control. Examples of potentially dangerous throws include osoto-gari, o goshi, tomoe nage, ippon-seoi-nage, or indeed most loin/hip/shoulder throws, since the tackled player is likely to be thrown in mid-air and land on their shoulders. Experienced players may be able to manage subtle hip or loin throws, but at risk of being penalised for dangerous play.
How often does a rugby player train?
They train by focusing mainly on the legs (thighs are important) you pretty much want to focus on everything, but we point a lot of attention to the endurance and explosiveness of our short speed. We do squats, benching, long distance running, and free weights
Once a try is scored in rugby where does the game restart from?
A touch down is actually called a TRY. Its followed by a conversion attempt where the ball is attempted to be kicked between the goal posts (and above the cross bar). Then a restart occurs in the centre of the pitch with the team who have just conceded the try kick the ball back into the attacking teams area> the intention is to chase the ball and claim it by catching it.
The most basic skills in football are dribbling, tackling, shooting, passing & communication!!!! you need speed, hand eye coordination, upper and lower body strength, stamina, agility, and toughness.
