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Rugby Positions
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100
This person acts as the "quarterback" of the rugby team, their role is to transfer the ball between the forwards and the backs.
What is a scrum half?
100
This occurs at the start of the game, at half time, after any try is scored. If this happens at any point during the game and goes through the posts, 3 points will be awarded.
What is a drop kick?
100
A traditional dance done before every game by the New Zealand All Blacks.
What is the Haka?
100

The country where rugby originated

What is England?

100

This basic skill involves moving the ball back and forth between hands while running.

What is passing?

200
Although they are a forward, this person is usually small. They are agile with their feet and play an important role in line outs.
What is a hooker?
200
This occurs if the ball has rolled past the defending teams try line and the defending team touches the ball down in their own try zone.
What is a 22 meter drop kick?
200

A penalty awarded for a forward pass or knock-on  

What is a scrum to the opposing team?

200

The year the first Rugby World Cup was held.

What is 1987?

200

A technique used by a player to advance the ball through the opposing team's line without passing it.

What is a line break or breaking the line?

300
This person is usually fast, strong, and powerful. They make many tackles but also play a key role in distributing the ball. Their position is interchangeable with the person beside them.
What is an inside center?
300
When this occurs, the backs must line up 10m back from the channel.
What is a line out?
300
This is modified game of rugby that will be included in the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil.
What is 7s Rugby?
300

This country hosted the first Rugby World Cup.

What is New Zealand?

300

This skill is crucial for players to stop the opposing team's offensive movement, typically involving bringing the player to the ground.

What is tackling?


400
You have to be a little bit crazy to play this position, fearless, and make lots of big tackles!
What is a flanker?
400
When this occurs, the team with the infraction must retreat 10m, while the other team must "tap and go" to continue playing.
What is a penalty?
400

The term for when a player is tackled and must immediately release the ball.

What is a ruck?

400

This European country reached the Rugby World Cup final three times but never won.

Who is France?

400

The act of securing the ball after it has been kicked, often involving a high jump in a crowded field.

What is a lineout or catching from a kick?

500
This person needs to be smart and follow the play, they need to be able to catch and kick, be fast, and make key tackles.
What is a fullback?
500
This occurs after a try is scored, it is worth 2 points, and must be done in line with where the try was scored.
What is a conversion (convert kick)?
500

 This rule prohibits players from being in front of a teammate who has the ball.

 What is offside?

500

The year women's rugby was officially recognized by the International Rugby Board.

1998

500

 This strategic kick is used to gain territory by sending the ball over the heads of the opposing team

What is a grubber kick or a territory kick?