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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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Which rugby team won 6 nations in 1999?
In 1996 it was only the 5 Nations, as Italy only joined in 2000. England won the 1996 5 Nations.
How many rugby players were there in 1960?
13. This remains so. It was decided to keep the game open and flowing and remove the 2 flankers.
Average weight of rugby player in kilograms?
That depends on the football team and whether or not you include the gear. The professional football team 'The Philadelphia Eagles' will weigh more than a high school football team.
In football in the rest of the world (soccer)...That once again depends on what team you weigh, since individuals are of different heights and many different weights.
This question has been asked many, many time over the years. One very positive response was given which many supporters and players alike aspire to; "Because Rugby is a thugs game played by gentlemen!" (this was coined prior to ladies taking on the great game. The same still applies)
Here are some of the key poinyts to play Mini Rugby
Under 7 and Under 8 years
- Play games with small numbers, no more than seven players and not less than five players.
- Match squads of 10.
- Mini Tag Rugby.
- Size 3 rugby ball.
- Maximum pitch size is 40 metres x 30 metres, plus 2 metres for each in-goal area.
- 10 minutes each way - Game no longer than 20 minutes.
- Passes may be sideways or backwards through the air.
- Free pass restart, opponents 7 metres away on line parallel to goal line.
- No scrum.
- No lineout.
- No kicking.
- A tackle - a 'tag' - is made by removal of one of the two tags from the ball carriers belt.
- The tagged player must pass the ball to a team mate.
- The tagger must stop running and wait for the tagged player to reclaim their tag before re-joining the game.
- No hand offs, fend offs or barging.
- Under 7s and under 8s may play together, utilising the Mini Tag format.
- No under 7 or under 8 child may play with under 9 children or above in any circumstances.
- Under 7 players must be limited to playing in not more than 12 fixtures and 3 festivals / tournaments per season.
- Mouthguards, shin pads are mandatory.
- Checking of studs at regular intervals.
- On match days, a coaching session lasting no longer than 60 minutes with the addition of no more than 20 minutes devoted to match play against outside opposition is mandatory.
- All matches must be used as an extension of the coaching session, with the emphasis being on the quality of performance rather than the result.
Under 9 and Under 10 years
- 9 a-side - 3 forwards, 6 backs. Match squads of 12 players.
- Mini rugby with an introduction of full contact.
- U9 - Size 3 rugby ball. U10 Size 4 rugby ball.
- Maximum pitch size is 60 metres x 35 metres plus 5 metres for each in-goal area.
- 15 minutes each way - no longer than 30 minutes.
- Scrum - 3 player front row, uncontested scrum (no pushing permitted and the ball be won by team putting in).
- Offside line (Scrum) - All opposing backs except for scrum half 7 metres behind scrum. Scrum half behind hindmost foot of scrum until the ball is out.
- Lineouts are uncontested. The lineout is made up of two players from each team, plus the player throwing the ball in and an immediate opponent, who must stand within the 2 metre area, and one player from either side in a position to receive the ball (ie. Scrum half). Both the thrower-in and his immediate opponent are able to take an active role in the game as soon as the ball has been touched by one of the players in the lineout.
- Free pass restart at kick off, infringement, ball in touch. At a free start, the starter cannot run with the ball and the receiving player can not run from more than 2 metres behind the passer. Opponents 7 metres away on line parallel to goal line.
- No Kicking or fly hacking (kicking a loose ball on the ground).
- No hand offs, fend offs, scrag tackles or barging.
- Maximum of 12 fixtures and not more than 3 festivals.
- Tackling is a skill that needs to be taught and must be introduced progressively as shown in the current RFU Coaching Course materials.
- For safety reasons coaches and referees must check that studs and other approved clothing are in accordance with the laws of the game.
- Mouthguards and shin pads mandatory.
- No under 7 or under 8 child may play with under 9 children or above in any circumstances.
- Under 9s and under 10s may play together, utilising the under 9 mini contact format. No under 9s may play with under 11s or above in any circumstances.
Under 11 and Under 12 years
- 12 a-side - 5 forwards, 7 backs. Match squads of 15.
- Mini rugby with contact.
- Size 4 rugby ball.
- Maximum pitch size is 60 metres x 43 metres, plus 5 metres for each in-goal area.
- 20 minutes each way - no longer than 40 minutes. Scrum - 3 player front row and 2 second row locks binding around hips.
- Offside line (Scrum) - Scrum half behind the hindmost foot of scrum until the ball is out.
- Lineout (Contested) - 2-4 players lineout between 2 metres and 7 metres from the touchline, 5th player throws in. Quick throw is not allowed.
- Offside line (lineout) - 10 minutes from line of touch.
- No hand offs, fend offs, scrag tackles or barging.
- Maximum of 14 fixtures and 3 festivals.
- Mouthguards and shinpads mandatory.
- Under 10s and under 11s may play together utilising the under 10 mini contact format. No under 10 child may play with under 12s or above in any circumstances.
- Under 11s and under 12s may play together utilising the mini contact format.
Who is the best at conversions Montgomery giteau o'driscoll or steyn?
1. O'Driscoll doesn't do conversions 2. Dan Carter is the worlds best kicker 3. Out of the 4 people you asked, I'd say Francois Steyn 1. O'Driscoll doesn't do conversions 2. Dan Carter is the worlds best kicker 3. Out of the 4 people you asked, I'd say Francois Steyn
Where is rugby in the list of Irelands most popular sports?
Yes with over 4 billion viewers on the last world cup and and expected 6 billion for 2011 Rugby is a major sport across the world
Which Rugby League Won the challenge cup in 1996?
Rugby League is played in 34 nations who hold a series of qualification tournaments and games to determine who will play in the next world cup.
In the 2013 Rugby League World Cup the teams were - England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, France, United States, Italy, Cook Islands, Tonga.
Why was the sport called Rugby?
It was an accidental occurrence where a young student of Rugby School was playing football (Soccer) in 1823. IN those days the rule was a player could kick a ball in any direction but could handle the ball to pass backward to a team player - they could not run forward with the ball in hand. Web-Ellis, the student decided that He would run forward with the ball. This was used by other players and the game developed . Later in the 1800's the football associated decided that handling would be outlawed. Many colleges and clubs were developing using the carry ball forward rule. These broke away from the newly forming football associated and started the Union of rugby clubs - "Rugby Union"
Who is the worst rugby player that ever lived?
There is no real definitive answer to this as the response will be someones opinion. There are no statistical records highlighting such players.
Can you use baseball cleats for rugby?
Yes you can as soccer cleats are versatile cleats, but i would recommend football cleats as they have a higher ankle providing more support.
Why do you need Aerobic endurance in rugby?
Because Rugby contains a lot of running back & forth, for which you need endurance.
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Added to this are the demands of the tackle which requires the tackler to move the opposing player off the ball. lineout put great demand on the forwards as they have to jump and support to get to the ball. Such elements as rucking, mauling and scrummaging put high levels on demand on the body.
What are the rules to childrens rugby?
UNDER 9 & UNDER 10 MINI RUGBY
This Section contains the rules of play, regulations and recommendations (including modifications to the IRB Laws of the Game) which apply to players in the Under 9 and Under 10 age grades. as you have not specified the age range you specifically interested in.
RULES OF PLAY
The object of the game is to score a try (5 points). A penalty try will be awarded if a try
would probably have been scored but for foul play by the defending team.
The game is played between teams having a maximum of nine players, three of whom will be forwards and form the scrum, with the remaining players forming the back line. Positions should be interchangeable and coaches are encouraged to rotate players around the positions so they all get experience in different roles. Each side can have an agreed number of substitutes. Substituted players can be re-used at any time.
Substitutions may only take place when the ball is 'dead' or at half time and always with the referee's knowledge.
STARTS:
The match is started or restarted from the centre of the field or after a penalty with a free pass. The starter's team must be behind the ball (i.e. nearer their own try line than the starter). Before the pass is taken, the opposing team must be 7 metres away, nearer their own goal-line. On penalty restarts, a quickly taken free pass whilst the opponents are retiring is not permitted. If the place for the free pass is given within 7 metres of the goalline,the free pass is to be taken at or behind the mark on a line through the mark at least 7 metres from the goal-line.
At the free pass, the ball is held in two hands, off the ground and is passed through the air to a team member. The referee is to ensure that the opposition are 7 metres back before indicating that play is to commence. The receiver of the free pass must start from a line which is no more than 2 metres behind the passer. The passer must not run with the ball or dummy pass. Normal play resumes as the ball leaves the hand of the passer.
Following an infringement for:
(1) offside;
(2) high or late tackle;
(3) hand off/fend off (a hand off being the placing of an open palmed hand by the ball carrier against an opponent's face or body while a fend off is an outstretched arm by the ball carrier towards an opponent to discourage that person making a tackle);
(4) kicking (including fly-hacking ie kicking a loose ball on the ground); or
(5) obstruction;
What is the difference between rugby league ball and rugby union ball?
Rugby league is the professional code of rugby football, and Rugby is a town in Warwickshire. with a famous public school where the game developed.
The main differences between rugby league football and rugby union football is that the principal rugby league teams are professional athletes instead of amateurs (albeit rugby union has some semi-professionals). The focus is more on running with the ball and scoring tries, instead of set pieces and kicking.
There is almost no kicking in rugby league. You only have 5 tackles of passing and then you must kick over to other time. In rugby union you can kick to the corners downfield and you can have as many phases as you like when controlling the ball. There is a lot more kicking in the union game. League is really just passing.
In league a try is 4 point while unions try is 5
How do you tape your ears for rugby?
Many players now wear scrum caps to protect the ears and head. Taping of the ears is questionable. However, apply Vaseline to the out area of the ear and place a soft cause or cotton-wool over the ear. Ally the tape around the head, players usually use a medical stretch adhesive tape for this - The padding will stop the rubbing of the ear and will stop the tape sticking to the ear itself - Also seek medical advice as well as there are problems encountered with ear damage by many players
A bye in sports is the position of a participant in a tournament who advances to the next round without playing
This information is taken form http://www.chacha.com/question/what-does-bye-stand-for
How long does a female rugby match last for?
The length of a women's rugby game is exactly the same as mens (two halfs of 40 minutes separated by a 10 minute half-time).
The length of a women's rugby game is exactly the same as mens (two halfs of 40 minutes separated by a 10 minute half-time).
Why is flexibility important in rugby?
So you can run fast and not be tackled. It is also helpful when attempting to tackle others and in order to get to rucks and mauls.
It's really all to do with where you want to go and how fast you want to go there. Agility is nothing without vision of the game. You want to practice such skills in a game of touch rugby for example before heading for the big game.
When did rugby players start to get paid?
From the research I've done, there is no definitive date as to when the first Footballer was paid. Best answer was Footballers started collecting money for playing sometime in the 1870's. Players would often switch from team to team enticed by higher wage offers or a one time fee for them to play on Cup bound teams. The Professional Footballers Association came along in 1907 and set up a structured wage for the players, so this could be considered their first "Regular Pay".
