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- So you want to learn how
to play rugby or at least what it is?
- Well here is your chance to learn or at least
to gain a better understanding of the sport. Most people say it is a
cross between American football and soccer- but that doesn't really
explain much does it? In rugby there are no pads, helmets or protection-
the "kit" is composed of cleats, socks, shorts, spandex (optional), the
Jersey, and a mouth guard. That's it! Please remove all jewelry and cut
your nails. Rugby is played on a Pitch- which is the length of a soccer
field but wider. You play with a rugby ball which looks like an
oversized football- it is bigger and a little more rounded. There are 30
players on the field- 15 from each team- plus one referee (always
referred to as "sir" or "ma'am") and two touch judges. A match lasts for
two 40 minute halves.
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- The team is split into two: the Forwards
(Pack) and the Backs.
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- Some basic rules:
- ALWAYS pass the ball backwards or laterally.
- If you drop a ball- drop it behind you to
prevent a Knock-on.
- You must be behind the kicker before attacking
the offense.
- Stay off the Neck- Tackle LOW- around
the knees. And be sure to wrap.
- Keep hands out of a Ruck.
- Touch the ball down in the try area to Score!
- Coach Krupa's Low down
on Rugby
An interesting Article: Rugby
Players better at Football
- For more rules and tips go to these sites:
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The Rookie Priemer
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Coaching Rugby
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Rugby Tactics
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Laws of Rugby
"I think you
enjoy the game more if you don't know the rules. Anyway, you're on the
same wavelength as the referees." - Jonathan Davies, A Question of Sport BBC TV
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