Rugby By Orlando Turner

History of Rugby The orgins of Rugby type games can be tracked back as far back as Roman Times. In China and Norway similar games of Rugby were played. Many believed that Rugby was born in William Web Ellis, a 16 year old who attended the Rugby school in Warwicshire was playing a different form of soccer, that allowed for handling of the ball. William took the ball in his arm and ran with it, thus originating the distinctive feature of the Rugby game. In 1860 the private school got together and formed an association and came up with the rules of the associations. Later on in 1871 the English Rugby Union was formed. This union developed a professional game in 1900 with the formation of Rugby League. A 13 player game altered rules developed for the professional game. It was not until 1995 that the international Rugby Union allowed for full professional in the game and the development of professional Rugby Union Leagues. The orgins of Rugby type games can be tracked back as far back as Roman Times. In China and Norway similar games of Rugby were played. Many believed that Rugby was born in William Web Ellis, a 16 year old who attended the Rugby school in Warwicshire was playing a different form of soccer, that allowed for handling of the ball. William took the ball in his arm and ran with it, thus originating the distinctive feature of the Rugby game. In 1860 the private school got together and formed an association and came up with the rules of the associations. Later on in 1871 the English Rugby Union was formed. This union developed a professional game in 1900 with the formation of Rugby League. A 13 player game altered rules developed for the professional game. It was not until 1995 that the international Rugby Union allowed for full professional in the game and the development of professional Rugby Union Leagues.

Objectives & Game Time The object of the game is that two teams of fifteen players each, observing fair play according to the laws and a sporting spirit, should by carrying, passing, kicking, and grounding the ball score as many points as possible, the team scoring the greater number of points to be the winner of the match. The object of the game is that two teams of fifteen players each, observing fair play according to the laws and a sporting spirit, should by carrying, passing, kicking, and grounding the ball score as many points as possible, the team scoring the greater number of points to be the winner of the match. The length of play is very flexible and determined by the level of play, but is usually around an hour to an hour and a half of play time. The time is divided into two halves, with usually only a 5 minute halftime. Substitution or time-outs are not allowed play pauses for penalties scores, when the ball goes out of touch. The game is not stopped for injuries until the ball is out of play. Unlike American football, play does not stop with a tackle. The length of play is very flexible and determined by the level of play, but is usually around an hour to an hour and a half of play time. The time is divided into two halves, with usually only a 5 minute halftime. Substitution or time-outs are not allowed play pauses for penalties scores, when the ball goes out of touch. The game is not stopped for injuries until the ball is out of play. Unlike American football, play does not stop with a tackle.

Common terms Dead- means that the ball is for the time being out of play. This occurs when the referee blows his whistle to indicate a stoppage of play Dead- means that the ball is for the time being out of play. This occurs when the referee blows his whistle to indicate a stoppage of play Defending team- means the team in whose half of the ground the stoppage of play occurs and the opponents of the defending team are referred to as attacking team Defending team- means the team in whose half of the ground the stoppage of play occurs and the opponents of the defending team are referred to as attacking team Mark- is the place at which a free kick or penalty kick is awarded. Mark- is the place at which a free kick or penalty kick is awarded. Union- means the controlling body under whose jurisdiction the match is played. Union- means the controlling body under whose jurisdiction the match is played. Try- Method of scoring worth 5 points by touching the ball down in the opponent’s goal area Try- Method of scoring worth 5 points by touching the ball down in the opponent’s goal area Dummy- A technique where one pretends to pass the ball. Dummy- A technique where one pretends to pass the ball. Blink side- The side nearest to the touch line. Blink side- The side nearest to the touch line. Free kick- kick where a score may be made. Free kick- kick where a score may be made. Obstruction- Also known as blocking, The player gets in the way of an opponent who is chasing the ball. Obstruction- Also known as blocking, The player gets in the way of an opponent who is chasing the ball.

TRY Try is the method of scoring. Try is the method of scoring. A try……….5 points A try……….5 points A goal scored after a try…….2 points A goal scored after a try…….2 points A goal form a penalty kick…….3 points A goal form a penalty kick…….3 points A dropped goal ……………………3 points A dropped goal ……………………3 points

Equipment Players do not wear any padding or protection except for a mouth guard. Players do not wear any padding or protection except for a mouth guard. The traditional uniform consists of a long sleeve cotton t-shirt with a collar. The traditional uniform consists of a long sleeve cotton t-shirt with a collar. The shorts are usually made of cotton and rise to about mid thigh The shorts are usually made of cotton and rise to about mid thigh Knee length socks with turnover tops are worn along with boots similar to soccer cleats. Knee length socks with turnover tops are worn along with boots similar to soccer cleats. An optional piece of equipment is the scrum cap worn by some forwards which are made from leather or cloth, worn as protection for the ears An optional piece of equipment is the scrum cap worn by some forwards which are made from leather or cloth, worn as protection for the ears

The Field…… The field is grass with the usual exception of mud from time to time. The length of the field cannot exceed 100 meters (110 yards) and the width cannot exceed 69 meters (75 yards). Each try zone cannot exceed 22 meters (25 yards) in length The goals posts are similar to those used in American football and shaped in the form of an “H” which stand on the goal line at opposite ends of the field.

Laws The rules in Rugby are called Laws The rules in Rugby are called Laws

Laws Cont…… LAW 1. GROUND LAW 1. GROUND LAW 2. BALL LAW 2. BALL LAW 3. NUMBER OF PLAYERS LAW 3. NUMBER OF PLAYERS LAW 4. PLAYERS' DRESS LAW 4. PLAYERS' DRESS LAW 5. TOSS, TIME LAW 5. TOSS, TIME LAW 6. REFEREE AND TOUCH JUDGES LAW 6. REFEREE AND TOUCH JUDGES LAW 7. MODE OF PLAY LAW 7. MODE OF PLAY LAW 8. ADVANTAGE LAW 8. ADVANTAGE LAW 9. BALL OR PLAYER TOUCHING REFEREE LAW 9. BALL OR PLAYER TOUCHING REFEREE LAW 10. KICK-OFF LAW 10. KICK-OFF LAW 11. METHOD OF SCORING LAW 11. METHOD OF SCORING LAW 12. TRY AND TOUCH-DOWN LAW 12. TRY AND TOUCH-DOWN LAW 13. KICK AT GOAL AFTER A TRY LAW 13. KICK AT GOAL AFTER A TRY LAW 14. IN-GOAL LAW 14. IN-GOAL LAW 15. DROP-OUT LAW 15. DROP-OUT LAW 16. FAIR-CATCH (MARK) LAW 16. FAIR-CATCH (MARK) LAW 17. KNOCK-ON OR THROW-FORWARD LAW 17. KNOCK-ON OR THROW-FORWARD LAW 18. TACKLE, LYING WITH, ON OR NEAR THE BALL LAW 18. TACKLE, LYING WITH, ON OR NEAR THE BALL LAW 19. LYING WITH, ON OR NEAR THE BALL LAW 19. LYING WITH, ON OR NEAR THE BALL LAW 20. SCRUMMAGE LAW 20. SCRUMMAGE LAW 21. RUCK LAW 21. RUCK LAW 22. MAUL LAW 22. MAUL LAW 23. TOUCH AND LINE-OUT LAW 23. TOUCH AND LINE-OUT LAW 24. OFF-SIDE LAW 24. OFF-SIDE LAW 25. ON-SIDE LAW 25. ON-SIDE LAW 26. FOUL PLAY LAW 26. FOUL PLAY LAW 27. PENALTY KICK LAW 27. PENALTY KICK LAW 28. FREE KICK LAW 28. FREE KICK

Skills Beyond or Behind or in Front of any position implies with both feet, except when unsuited to the context. Beyond or Behind or in Front of any position implies with both feet, except when unsuited to the context. Kick- is a made by propelling the ball with the leg or foot (except the heel), from knee to toe inclusive. Kick- is a made by propelling the ball with the leg or foot (except the heel), from knee to toe inclusive. Drop kick- is made by letting the ball fall from the hands to the ground and kicking it at the first rebound as it rises. Drop kick- is made by letting the ball fall from the hands to the ground and kicking it at the first rebound as it rises. Place kick- is made by kicking the ball after it has been placed on the ground for that purpose Place kick- is made by kicking the ball after it has been placed on the ground for that purpose Punt- is made by letting the ball fall from the hands and kicking it before it touches the ground. Punt- is made by letting the ball fall from the hands and kicking it before it touches the ground. Knock-on- Where a player propels the ball towards the opponent’s goal line. This results in a penalty Knock-on- Where a player propels the ball towards the opponent’s goal line. This results in a penalty

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