first i would like to say happy lebaran for everyone and enjoy your holiday. I almost forgot to submit a blog this week, maybe because of the holiday i just kinda lost track of time. On this blog i will tell you guys about the position in rugby.
There are 2 major roles in rugby : Forwards and Backs. Forwards are the big boys in rugby. They get to do all the dirty stuff. They will get involve in rucks and mauls and they will also get involve in scrum and line outs. The Backs are the more speedy player of team. Their job is to run in spaces and try to score the try. Backs are fast, very agile, have great ball skills and usually they also can kick the ball. There is always a bit of an intra-team rivalry between these two groups.
The forwards number 1-8 and during most phases of play, they are all one position. The pack of forwards work together in rucking and mauls and do the necessary work of keeping the ball for their side and also do short runs of 3-5 yards. The forwards get their different positions names form the scrum. Because i already told you guys about the position of forwards in my earlier blog entry, i am just gonna explain about the position of backs in today entry.
The backs are numbered 9-15, Backs are more position specific in the game. They run series of plays, which can be very complicated, that range from short to long-range yard run. Backs need accurate passing and precision timing. Each back has a role separate from the others.
Firstly is the scrum half, he is number 9 in the team. he is the guy who links between the forwards and the backs. His main job is to pick up the ball from the ground and continue the play. the second one is the fly-half. He wears number 10 on his jersey. Possibly the most important position on the pitch, if you don't like pressure then this isn't for you. The fly half has to run the attack, organize the defence and kick to relieve pressure. Usually he would get the ball first from the scrum half, although he is not doing as much running with it compare to the other backs.
Next are the centers, There is an inside center and an outside center. The inside center is usually the biggest back and does crash plays back into the pack, he wears number 12. The outside center is more noted for speed than size, he wears number 13. Both centers work together in switches, skips, and other moves designed to fool the defense and burst throught that valuable open space.
The Wingers are positions on the flanks of the team. There is an open side winger and a blind side winger. They wore number 11 & 14 respectively. Traditionally the try scorers the wingers have to be fast so they can run around the opposition defence to score. In defence they have to be able to get back to cover the full back if he is out of position. They have to be a solid tackler in case they are exposed by the opposition winger with no support. The winger's are the 'finisher' of the team, they are a lot like striker in football, they will get all the glory if everything turn out well.
Last, but not lease, is the fullback. The fullback fields deep punts from the other team and acts as a last line of defense in case of a big breakaway. Offensively, he is used in sneak plays designed to exploit space and he also fills in the back line when a back gets tackled and caught in ruck. The full back traditionally is a kicker, however nowadays a greater demand is present for a full back who can run with the ball as well as kick and tackle well.
Well, now you know rugby better. I think this is my last entry telling you guys about the rules and basic of rugby. Next time i will sheare about some of the greatest rugby player in the world. Thaks for reading and happy holiday !
source :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_union_positions
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/static/in_depth/rugby_union/features/guide_to_positions/default.stm
http://www.siliconvalleyrugby.org/positions.html
http://www.brookeweston.org/Learning/Sport/Rugby/PositionGuide.aspx
http://www.rugby-online-uk.co.uk/acatalog/Rugby_Positions.html
There are 2 major roles in rugby : Forwards and Backs. Forwards are the big boys in rugby. They get to do all the dirty stuff. They will get involve in rucks and mauls and they will also get involve in scrum and line outs. The Backs are the more speedy player of team. Their job is to run in spaces and try to score the try. Backs are fast, very agile, have great ball skills and usually they also can kick the ball. There is always a bit of an intra-team rivalry between these two groups.
The forwards number 1-8 and during most phases of play, they are all one position. The pack of forwards work together in rucking and mauls and do the necessary work of keeping the ball for their side and also do short runs of 3-5 yards. The forwards get their different positions names form the scrum. Because i already told you guys about the position of forwards in my earlier blog entry, i am just gonna explain about the position of backs in today entry.
The backs are numbered 9-15, Backs are more position specific in the game. They run series of plays, which can be very complicated, that range from short to long-range yard run. Backs need accurate passing and precision timing. Each back has a role separate from the others.
Firstly is the scrum half, he is number 9 in the team. he is the guy who links between the forwards and the backs. His main job is to pick up the ball from the ground and continue the play. the second one is the fly-half. He wears number 10 on his jersey. Possibly the most important position on the pitch, if you don't like pressure then this isn't for you. The fly half has to run the attack, organize the defence and kick to relieve pressure. Usually he would get the ball first from the scrum half, although he is not doing as much running with it compare to the other backs.
Next are the centers, There is an inside center and an outside center. The inside center is usually the biggest back and does crash plays back into the pack, he wears number 12. The outside center is more noted for speed than size, he wears number 13. Both centers work together in switches, skips, and other moves designed to fool the defense and burst throught that valuable open space.
The Wingers are positions on the flanks of the team. There is an open side winger and a blind side winger. They wore number 11 & 14 respectively. Traditionally the try scorers the wingers have to be fast so they can run around the opposition defence to score. In defence they have to be able to get back to cover the full back if he is out of position. They have to be a solid tackler in case they are exposed by the opposition winger with no support. The winger's are the 'finisher' of the team, they are a lot like striker in football, they will get all the glory if everything turn out well.
Last, but not lease, is the fullback. The fullback fields deep punts from the other team and acts as a last line of defense in case of a big breakaway. Offensively, he is used in sneak plays designed to exploit space and he also fills in the back line when a back gets tackled and caught in ruck. The full back traditionally is a kicker, however nowadays a greater demand is present for a full back who can run with the ball as well as kick and tackle well.
Well, now you know rugby better. I think this is my last entry telling you guys about the rules and basic of rugby. Next time i will sheare about some of the greatest rugby player in the world. Thaks for reading and happy holiday !
source :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_union_positions
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/static/in_depth/rugby_union/features/guide_to_positions/default.stm
http://www.siliconvalleyrugby.org/positions.html
http://www.brookeweston.org/Learning/Sport/Rugby/PositionGuide.aspx
http://www.rugby-online-uk.co.uk/acatalog/Rugby_Positions.html
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