Once it has, then the opposition scrum-half can tackle their opposite number for the ball. But in some situations the number 8 may dribble with the ball, keeping it in the scrum. This means the ...

As a collision sport, rugby union has a relatively high overall injury incidence, with most injuries being associated with contact events. Historically, the set scrum has been a focus of the sports ...

A competitive rugby union match ... are near the back of the scrum and provide additional force and aim to win turnover ball. 7 Open-side flanker As above. 8 Number eight They are the link between ...