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How to play Rugby (And watch!!!!)
 
 Hopefully this page will help both players and spectators gain a better understanding of game.

For links to clips of games go to the Team Room


Also try the Rugby Links for more general information on Rugby.

 

 

 

The Rugby Case - An Off-Season Sporting Opportunity for Football Players (pdf) 

 

Two significant differences between Rugby and American Football are the addition of the, Forward Pass‟ and the allowance of blocking for the ball carrier. The laws of Rugby allow for each team to contest possession at all stages of a game without a break in play for long periods. The fluid and rapid nature of Rugby means that although teams practice and execute rehearsed plays and defensive schemes, players must be quick thinking and tactically adept to cope with an unpredictable, fast moving game.

 

Source: Wikipedia.org - Comparison of American Football to Rugby

 

 

 

Playing the Game

 

 

The Beginners guide to Rugby

(From the IRB) 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

  

The IRB Rugby Ready programme, is the IRBs strength and safety resource, includes some high quality video, for tackle technique , many other safety points and technical areas of the game, go to http://www.irbrugbyready.com

 

 

The BBC skills website has more video and advice from pro players and coaches
 
 
Rugby Laws, for players and spectators
 
 
There are some referees that give the impression that they are ramdomly throwing their arms in the air, in fact they are trying to convey information to the players and spectators alike, whether playing or watching take a look at the Referees signals .
 
 
Everyone needs a better under standing of the laws so use the following, 
 
 
 
 
 
Try this site IRB Laws website (which has an online test if you think your clever)
 
 
Remember for further information about Rugby go to The team room for the full law book and links to clips of games.

 

Watching the game
 

 Spectators guide to Rugby

 

Folding spectators guide to Rugby

  

 

The Beginners guide to Rugby (From the IRB)