Rugby Part 2

Now that we've covered some vocab, the field, and how to score, let's get into some specifics. There are two distinct types of Rugby. Rugby Union and Rugby League.

League has less play stoppages, and the scrum and rucks are all but eliminated. By doing this, the proprietors of League hope to make a faster-paced game that is more interesting for the viewer.In addition, League has only 13 players

Union has the scrums and the rucks, and plenty of play stoppage. This game is more "physical" in the sense that there is more contact between players, through rucks and scrums, especially. Union is played with 15 players.

Something both Union and League have in common is tackling. No matter what, rugby is a contact sport. (Unless you're playing touch or flag).

For now I will focus on Rugby Union.

Union, as mentioned earlier, is played with 15 players a side. The positions are as follows:

 

If that is difficult to read, here is a list from 1 to 15:

Forwards

• Loosehead Prop
• Hooker
• Tighthead Prop
• 4 Lock
• 5 lock
• Blindside Flanker
• Openside Flanker
• Number 8 

Backs   

• Scrum-Half
• Fly-Half
• Left Wing
• Inside Center
• Outside Center
• Right Wing
• Fullback

As you can see, in Union, there are 8 forwards and 7 backs. Forwards are generally the bigger guys, who take part in the scrum, and do plenty of rucking and tackling.

I will go in-depth into what each position's role is next, but for now, I bid you adieu.