Rugby union Rugby union Rugby sevens is a variant of rugby football in which only seven players per side feature. Both rugby league and rugby union have sevens versions. The union version was first played at Melrose in the Scottish Borders. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rugby sevens"
A Rugby shirt, often refered to as a jersey, is a shirt worn for either Rugby union or Rugby league. It usually has short sleeves, though long sleeves are common as well. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rugby shirt"
Rugby union is a team sport that was developed from the rules used to play football at Rugby School in England. Two teams, each of 15 players have the task of outscoring the opposing team. Players clutch a prolate spheroid ball in their hands or arms, and may pass it backwards or laterally across the pitch, or kick it in any direction. The opposing players attempt to halt the ball-carrier by tackling him or her with their arms and bodies. When tackled, the ball carrier must release the ball, at which time a contest for possession of the ball commences (either a ruck or a maul). A match lasts 80 minutes (two halves of 40 minutes each). ...more on Wikipedia about "Rugby union"
(Rugby Union Hall of Fame) ==History== ...more on Wikipedia about "Rugby Union Hall of Fame"
A rugby union team consists of 15 players plus up to seven replacements (depending on the competition). The starting players are normally numbered from 1 to 15 and the replacements 16 onwards. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rugby union numbering schemes"
The main role of the forwards is to gain and retain possession of the ball. They take part in set pieces of the scrum and the line-out. Generally, forwards are larger than the backs, and are often stronger but slower. Forwards also have a role in taking the ball forwards, but generally do so by driving into the opposing forwards. The Laws of the Game define the terms prop and hooker and clearly state that a 3-2-3 formation must be used at scrums. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rugby union positions"
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