Quiz the Coach - Rugby Rules
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Hey Coach,
I would like to know the rules and history of rugby and some more info on it?
faz91
RugbyHey faz91,
I won't go through all the rules of rugby here because there are many different versions of the sport with many different rules. Here are some basics:
Rugby is said to be invented in England in 1823 when a guy picked up the ball during a soccer game and decided to run with it.
The object of the game is to score more points than the other team. Points are scored by putting the ball down across the goal line (scoring a try) or by kicking the ball through the goal posts.
Players move the ball forward by running with the ball or kicking the ball. A player cannot throw the ball forward to a teammate - the ball can only be passed backwards.
If a player is tackled to the ground, the player must try to pass or release the ball to a teammate.
Players do not wear helmets or heavy padding like football players in North America. They do wear ear protectors and a jock.
Rugby is usually played with 15 players on each team. There are other versions of the game played with seven or 11 players a side.
Here are a couple of great rugby links for you to check out for a closer look at the rules and history of the game.
www.rfu.com - The official site of the Rugby Football Union.
www.usarugby.org - The official site of the United States Rugby Football Union.
Rugby - Fun Facts
Rugby was once an Olympic sport and was last played at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris.
The first rugby balls were made from pigs' bladders.
The first World Cup of Rugby was played in 1987 and was won by New Zealand.
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