- a football game in which the ball is kicked or carried forward down a field to score points either by touching the ball down beyond a try line or kicking the ball through posts. The primary rule governing the game is that no pass to a player forward of the ball is allowed. Two codes of rugby are played, Rugby Union and Rugby League. All informat [..]

 

 - the group of players normally numbered 9 through 15 who do not participate in scrums and line outs, except for the scrum half.

 - the careful method players grip and grasp each other to form a secure scrum, ruck, or maul. This is a critical skill to ensure the safety of players.

 - from a set piece, ruck or maul, the short side of the field. Also called the weak side.

 - either of the two forwards wearing No. 6 or No. 7. Also called wing forwards or breakaways they bind to the scrum outside of the locks just behind the outside hip of the props. They can play always on the same side of the scrum or can specialize on either the weak side or strong side. The players with the fewest set responsibilities, their job i [..]

 

 - either of the backs wearing No. 12 (inside) or No. 13 (outside). Powerful runners who are the heart of the back running attack and defense. The inside center can also be called the 2nd 5/8th.

 - the blocking of a kick by an opposition's player.