Rugby Positions
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?
These second-row forwards are typically tall and powerful. They are the "engine room" of the scrum.
What are Locks?
This is the direction a pass must be thrown in rugby.
What is backward?
Women's rugby differs from men's rugby in the following way.
What is NOTHING? (There are no differences in rules between men's and women's rugby)
This player binds onto the back of the scrum and is known for running "picks" to gain valuable yardage close to the goal line.
What is the 8-man?
This typically occurs after a tackle and is the struggle for possession of the ball.
What is a ruck?
This is modified game of rugby was included in the 2016 Summer Olympics Games in Brazil.
What is 7s Rugby?
What is 1991?
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 a center?
This player is usually one of the team's fastest runners and is the "finisher" of the back line.
What is a Wing?
This occurs when the ball goes out of bounds.
What is a line out?
This NFL player played rugby for Team USA in the 2016 Olympic Games.
Who is Nate Ebner? (New England Patriots)
This women's team won the first Women's Rugby World Cup.
Who is the United States?
You have to be a little bit crazy to play this position, fearless, and make lots of big tackles!
What is a flanker?
These players must be strong and powerful and relish head to head competition.
What is a Prop?
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?
The Springboks rugby team plays for this country.
What is South Africa?
The current Toledo Celtics Women's Rugby team started this year.
What is 2015?
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?
This player orchestrates the back line, especially organizing an effective offensive attack. They must be vocal on the pitch, good leaders, and are usually strong kickers as well.
What is the Fly Half?
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 kick?