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Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Rugby
In 15s, there are eight forwards (wearing jersey numbers 1-8) and seven backs (numbered 9-15). In 7s there are 3 forwards and 4 backs. In addition to forwards and backs, rugby player positions can ...
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Rugby union player positions and playing area
Although there is a degree of flexibility as to the width of a rugby pitch, the length of the pitch and inner markings are very precise: The positions numbers 1-8 on the field are called the ...
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Position guide: Number 8
The number 8's duties are similar to his loose forward team-mates ... When you're looking at the ball at the base of the scrum you must have that innate sense of position, of knowing where your ...
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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will play fullback in his Waratahs debut after playing wing for the Wallabies
Former NRL star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been named at fullback for his Waratahs debut in a pre-season clash in a strong ...
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251 A study on prevalence and risk factors associated with injuries of inter-university rugby players in Sri Lanka based on playing position
Background Sri Lankan university rugby players only have 3–4 years to understand ... whereas the least injury-prone positions were Fly-halves and Number 8s (2.6%). The most common injury location was ...