RugbyRugby

By Orlando TurnerBy Orlando Turner

History of RugbyHistory of Rugby The orgins of Rugby type games can be The orgins of Rugby type games can be

tracked back as far back as Roman Times. tracked back as far back as Roman Times. In China and Norway similar games of In China and Norway similar games of Rugby were played. Many believed that Rugby were played. Many believed that Rugby was born in 1823. William Web Rugby was born in 1823. William Web Ellis, a 16 year old who attended the Ellis, a 16 year old who attended the Rugby school in Warwicshire was playing Rugby school in Warwicshire was playing a different form of soccer, that allowed for a different form of soccer, that allowed for handling of the ball. William took the ball handling of the ball. William took the ball in his arm and ran with it, thus originating in his arm and ran with it, thus originating the distinctive feature of the Rugby game. the distinctive feature of the Rugby game. In 1860 the private school got together and In 1860 the private school got together and formed an association and came up with formed an association and came up with the rules of the associations. Later on in the rules of the associations. Later on in 1871 the English Rugby Union was formed. 1871 the English Rugby Union was formed. This union developed a professional game This union developed a professional game in 1900 with the formation of Rugby in 1900 with the formation of Rugby League. A 13 player game altered rules League. A 13 player game altered rules developed for the professional game. It developed for the professional game. It was not until 1995 that the international was not until 1995 that the international Rugby Union allowed for full professional Rugby Union allowed for full professional in the game and the development of in the game and the development of professional Rugby Union Leagues. professional Rugby Union Leagues.

Objectives & Game TimeObjectives & Game Time The object of the game is that two The object of the game is that two

teams of fifteen players each, teams of fifteen players each, observing fair play according to the observing fair play according to the laws and a sporting spirit, should by laws and a sporting spirit, should by carrying , passing, kicking, and carrying , passing, kicking, and grounding the ball score as many grounding the ball score as many points as possible, the team scoring points as possible, the team scoring the greater number of points to be the greater number of points to be the winner of the match.the winner of the match.

The length of play is very flexible The length of play is very flexible and determined by the level of play, and determined by the level of play, but is usually around an hour to an but is usually around an hour to an hour and a half of play time. The hour and a half of play time. The time is divided into two halves, with time is divided into two halves, with usually only a 5 minute halftime. usually only a 5 minute halftime. Substitution or time-outs are not Substitution or time-outs are not allowed play pauses for penalties allowed play pauses for penalties scores, when the ball goes out of scores, when the ball goes out of touch. The game is not stopped for touch. The game is not stopped for injuries until the ball is out of play. injuries until the ball is out of play. Unlike American football, play does Unlike American football, play does not stop with a tackle. not stop with a tackle.

Common terms Common terms Dead- means that the ball is for the time being out of play. This Dead- means that the ball is for the time being out of play. This

occurs when the referee blows his whistle to indicate a stoppage of occurs when the referee blows his whistle to indicate a stoppage of playplay

Defending team- means the team in whose half of the ground the Defending team- means the team in whose half of the ground the stoppage of play occurs and the opponents of the defending team are stoppage of play occurs and the opponents of the defending team are referred to as attacking teamreferred to as attacking team

Mark- is the place at which a free kick or penalty kick is awarded.Mark- is the place at which a free kick or penalty kick is awarded. Union- means the controlling body under whose jurisdiction the Union- means the controlling body under whose jurisdiction the

match is played.match is played. Try- Method of scoring worth 5 points by touching the ball down in Try- Method of scoring worth 5 points by touching the ball down in

the opponent’s goal areathe opponent’s goal area Dummy- A technique where one pretends to pass the ball.Dummy- A technique where one pretends to pass the ball. Blink side- The side nearest to the touch line.Blink side- The side nearest to the touch line. Free kick- kick where a score may be made.Free kick- kick where a score may be made. Obstruction- Also known as blocking, The player gets in the way of Obstruction- Also known as blocking, The player gets in the way of

an opponent who is chasing the ball.an opponent who is chasing the ball.

TRYTRY

Try is the method of Try is the method of scoring.scoring.

A try……….5 pointsA try……….5 points A goal scored after a A goal scored after a

try…….2 pointstry…….2 points A goal form a penalty A goal form a penalty

kick…….3 pointskick…….3 points A dropped goal A dropped goal

……………………3 points……………………3 points

Equipment Equipment Players do not wear any padding Players do not wear any padding

or protection except for a mouth or protection except for a mouth guard.guard.

The traditional uniform consists The traditional uniform consists of a long sleeve cotton t-shirt of a long sleeve cotton t-shirt with a collar.with a collar.

The shorts are usually made of The shorts are usually made of cotton and rise to about mid thigh cotton and rise to about mid thigh

Knee length socks with turnover Knee length socks with turnover tops are worn along with boots tops are worn along with boots similar to soccer cleats.similar to soccer cleats.

An optional piece of equipment is An optional piece of equipment is the scrum cap worn by some the scrum cap worn by some forwards which are made from forwards which are made from leather or cloth, worn as leather or cloth, worn as protection for the earsprotection for the ears

The Field……The Field……The field is grass with the usual exception of The field is grass with the usual exception of

mud from time to time.mud from time to time.

The length of the field cannot exceed 100 meters The length of the field cannot exceed 100 meters (110 yards) and the width cannot exceed 69 (110 yards) and the width cannot exceed 69 meters (75 yards).meters (75 yards).

Each try zone cannot exceed 22 meters (25 Each try zone cannot exceed 22 meters (25 yards) in lengthyards) in length

The goals posts are similar to those used in The goals posts are similar to those used in American football and shaped in the form of American football and shaped in the form of an “H” which stand on the goal line at an “H” which stand on the goal line at opposite ends of the field.opposite ends of the field.

LawsLaws

The rules in Rugby are called LawsThe rules in Rugby are called Laws

Laws Cont……Laws Cont…… LAW 1. GROUNDLAW 1. GROUND LAW 2. BALLLAW 2. BALL LAW 3. NUMBER OF PLAYERSLAW 3. NUMBER OF PLAYERS LAW 4. PLAYERS' DRESSLAW 4. PLAYERS' DRESS LAW 5. TOSS, TIMELAW 5. TOSS, TIME LAW 6. REFEREE AND TOUCH JUDGESLAW 6. REFEREE AND TOUCH JUDGES LAW 7. MODE OF PLAYLAW 7. MODE OF PLAY LAW 8. ADVANTAGELAW 8. ADVANTAGE LAW 9. BALL OR PLAYER TOUCHING REFEREELAW 9. BALL OR PLAYER TOUCHING REFEREE LAW 10. KICK-OFFLAW 10. KICK-OFF LAW 11. METHOD OF SCORINGLAW 11. METHOD OF SCORING LAW 12. TRY AND TOUCH-DOWNLAW 12. TRY AND TOUCH-DOWN LAW 13. KICK AT GOAL AFTER A TRYLAW 13. KICK AT GOAL AFTER A TRY LAW 14. IN-GOALLAW 14. IN-GOAL LAW 15. DROP-OUTLAW 15. DROP-OUT LAW 16. FAIR-CATCH (MARK)LAW 16. FAIR-CATCH (MARK) LAW 17. KNOCK-ON OR THROW-FORWARDLAW 17. KNOCK-ON OR THROW-FORWARD LAW 18. TACKLE, LYING WITH, ON OR NEAR THE BALLLAW 18. TACKLE, LYING WITH, ON OR NEAR THE BALL LAW 19. LYING WITH, ON OR NEAR THE BALLLAW 19. LYING WITH, ON OR NEAR THE BALL LAW 20. SCRUMMAGELAW 20. SCRUMMAGE LAW 21. RUCKLAW 21. RUCK LAW 22. MAULLAW 22. MAUL LAW 23. TOUCH AND LINE-OUTLAW 23. TOUCH AND LINE-OUT LAW 24. OFF-SIDELAW 24. OFF-SIDE LAW 25. ON-SIDELAW 25. ON-SIDE LAW 26. FOUL PLAYLAW 26. FOUL PLAY LAW 27. PENALTY KICKLAW 27. PENALTY KICK LAW 28. FREE KICK LAW 28. FREE KICK

Skills Skills Beyond or Behind or in Front of any Beyond or Behind or in Front of any

position implies with both feet, except position implies with both feet, except when unsuited to the context.when unsuited to the context.

Kick- is a made by propelling the ball Kick- is a made by propelling the ball with the leg or foot (except the heel), with the leg or foot (except the heel), from knee to toe inclusive.from knee to toe inclusive.

Drop kick- is made by letting the ball Drop kick- is made by letting the ball fall from the hands to the ground and fall from the hands to the ground and kicking it at the first rebound as it kicking it at the first rebound as it rises. rises.

Place kick- is made by kicking the ball Place kick- is made by kicking the ball after it has been placed on the ground after it has been placed on the ground for that purposefor that purpose

Punt- is made by letting the ball fall Punt- is made by letting the ball fall from the hands and kicking it before it from the hands and kicking it before it touches the ground.touches the ground.

Knock-on- Where a player propels the Knock-on- Where a player propels the ball towards the opponent’s goal line. ball towards the opponent’s goal line. This results in a penaltyThis results in a penalty

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