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 ... As above. 8 Number eight They are the ...

But the major difference between the two positions is the players' body composition. Inside centres tend to be bigger - and a bit quicker - than fly-halves. This means they are able to take the ball ...

it shows which positions are represented by 176 former players who were either full or youth internationals. There were 70 who played as either a flanker or number eight. And 43 more played in the ...

Main outcome measure Incidence of match injury (recorded as the number of injuries ... individual positions. Conclusions The results clearly demonstrate the need for individual position-specific ...

Background Sri Lankan university rugby ... player position and the above-mentioned risk factors were explored. Results The most injury-prone position was the Lock position (18.4%) whereas the least ...