Parent’s PresentationIntroduction to Rugby
Rugby a Simple but Complex Game
I Play Rugby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3j9taoTd0E
• Rugby started in England in 1823• Present day one of the World’s most
popular sports• Returns to the Olympics in 2016 (Both
Women and Men• High School Rugby Governed by USA
Rugby
One forward pass provided from behind the line of scrimmage per play
Can pass backwards multiple times
Passing backward only Can pass backwards
multiple times Forward pass results
in loss of possession
Passing
“Platoon” system with specialized offensive, defensive, and “special teams” players
One group of 11 on the field at a time
Substitutes can return to the game at any time.
All players on the field attack and defend
8 forwards & 7 backs on field at the same time
7 substitutions can be made, but substituted player can not return unless for a bleeding injury
Team Composition
Rugby Positions8 Forwards (Props 1,3; Hooker 2; Locks 4,5; Flankers 6,7; Number 8)
7 Backs (Scrum Half 9; Fly Half 10; Centres 12,13; Wings 11,14; Fullback 15)
4 quarters of 15 minutes
Clock stops for multiple reasons during the game
Play continues at end of a half until player is tackled or ball is dead
2 halves of 40 minutes
High School plays 30 minute halves
Clock only stopped for substitutions & injuries
Game continues at end of a half until ball is dead, not when tackled
Game Duration
Short plays Carry or pass the ball
over the opponent’s goal line for a 6 point “Touchdown”
Play ends if player is tackled or ruled out of bounds
Longer & fluid passages of play
Carry the ball over the opponent’s goal line for a 5 point “Try”
When player is tackled the ball must be released. Any player arriving at the scene can pick-up the ball & run
Game Play
Ruck:A ruck is formed when two or more opposing players arrive at the tackled player at the same time. The opposing players push each other to allow their teammates to pick-up the ball and run
Team kicking gives up possession unless receiver muffs ball
Field goals only from behind line of scrimmage
Tactical and Defensive Ball can be recovered
by kicking team Can kick the ball at
the goal anytime during play (Drop goal)
Kicking
By running Handoffs and laterals Passing forward once
per play and only from behind the line of scrimmage
By running Ball carrier passes
backwards to a teammate before being tackle to permit this player to run with ball
Kicking ball forward and attempting to recover it
Advancing the Ball
Tackle player with ball Play is dead Offensive team retains
possession Can simply knock player
to the ground or grab jersey
Can block in front of teammate
Tackle player with ball Ball is still in play Either team can take
possession No tackling above the
shoulders Wraps arms around
player & take to ground Blocking prohibited
Tackles and Blocks
Touchdown – 6 points Extra Point Kick – 1
pt or 2 pt conversion Field Goal – 3 points Safety – 2 points
Try – 5 points, must touchdown ball to score try
Conversion Kick – 2pts; taken from position in line with try location
Drop goal – 3 points No points for tackling
opponent in try zone
Scoring
Padded plastic helmet, shoulder pads, hip & knee pads
Face mask Mouthguard
Modest soft padding on head, shoulders, and collarbone
Jersey, rugby shorts, cleats, & socks
Mouthguard No metal or hard
plastic
Attire
Tend to cause greater injury
Blind sided possible Players moving at a
greater speed Impact knock-downs
Tackles must show an attempt to wrap-up player
Wrestle player to the ground
Not allowed to tackle in the air
Contact time is longer
CollisionsCalifornia Study found that the impact force in football was 3 times greater than in rugby (4800 pounds to 1600 pounds).
• NCAA football – 54.8 injuries (Includes both Spring and Fall Football)
• Collegiate Women’s Rugby – 11.2 injuries• Collegiate Men’s Rugby – 22.2 injuries• NCAA Women’s Soccer – 23.7 injuries• NCAA Men’s Soccer – 26.8 injuries• Concussion Rate in Women’s Soccer 9.2% of
injuries; 7.4% in Football; 5.5% in Men’s Soccer; 2.2% Men’s Rugby; 1.6% Women’s Rugby
SafetyInjuries per 1,000 athlete exposures (games and practices combined)
*NCAA injury rates are from the NCAA website and the Rugby injury rates are from British Journal of Sports Medicine article written by Dr. Lyle Micheli “Collegiate Rugby Union Injury Patterns in NewEngland”
Scrum:A scrum is a means of restarting play after a minor infringement. Involves 8 players from each team, commonly awarded when the ball is knocked or passed forward.
Maul:A maul is when you take the ball into play and keep it off the ground during contact. The person holding the ball cannot run because three or more players on his team and at least one player from the opposing team surround and hold him. The idea is to move the entire formation towards the try line and then get the ball out in order to score
Lineout:A lineout is the means by which the ball is put back into play after it has gone into touch (over the sidelines)
Why did the whistle blow?Offside:• Ball establishes offside line, which is continually
moving • Players are not permitted to participate in play if on
the opposing team’s side of the ball• Simply being offside is not a penalty, must attempt
to participate from an offside position to be offside
Why did the whistle blow?Knock-on:• When a player mishandles the ball; drops or allows
ball to rebound off a hand or arm and the ball travels forward
• Punishable by a scrum to the opposition
Why did the whistle blow?Advantage:• When an infringement occurs, if the referee thinks
the non-offending team might benefit by continuing play
• How much territory or opportunity is needed before advantage is gained depends on the nature of the offense
• Applies to minor infringements or penalties• If no advantage occurs, the referee blows whistle
and brings play back to the place of the infringement
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