15 players make up a rugby union team (as opposed to a 13-man rugby league team): 8 forwards and 7 backs, with as many as 7 replacements. Here is a brief summary of the positions.
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Rugby is a popular sport that can be played by all. Whether you are big and heavy or tall and fast, there will be a position for you. But, there are key skills that every single player, regardless of size and position, should develop.
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1. Fitness – rugby is a very physical game, no [...] -
Whether a rugby player is a professional or an amateur, there is little worse than sustaining an injury that puts you out of the game for a few matches, or even worse, your whole career. Because of the nature of the sport, being a fast, high-impact game played by tough players, injuries are inevitable, [...]
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Since the divide of English rugby at the turn of the 20th century, the game of rugby league and rugby union has differred greatly, while still keeping the basic principles of the sport intact. The main difference between the two are that rugby league has taken away most of the contest for possession, allowing [...]
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Like most sports, the point of the game is to score points to win the game. In rugby, this can be done in a few different ways, and there is a difference in the amount of points awarded in both union and league games. Here is a brief overview of the various ways [...]
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In rugby, the gameplay itself is up to the players, but without a good coach, the players would likely have a hard time knowing what they are supposed to do. And a good coach can not only bring a team to victory, but also help the players have a much more enjoyable time playing. [...]
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