1. Parent’s Presentation
Introduction to Rugby

2. Rugby a Simple but Complex Game

3. I Play Rugby

4. 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

5. 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
Ruck:

6. Passing Passing backward only Can pass backwards multiple times
Forward pass results in loss of possession
One forward pass provided from behind the line of scrimmage per play
Can pass backwards multiple times

7. Team Composition 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
“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.

8. Rugby Positions
8 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)

9. Game Duration 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
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

10. Game Play 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
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

11. 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

12. Kicking Tactical and Defensive Ball can be recovered by kicking team
Can kick the ball at the goal anytime during play (Drop goal)
Team kicking gives up possession unless receiver muffs ball
Field goals only from behind line of scrimmage

13. Advancing the Ball 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
By running
Handoffs and laterals
Passing forward once per play and only from behind the line of scrimmage

14. Tackles and Blocks 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
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

15. Scoring 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
Touchdown – 6 points
Extra Point Kick – 1 pt or 2 pt conversion
Field Goal – 3 points
Safety – 2 points

16. Attire Modest soft padding on head, shoulders, and collarbone
Jersey, rugby shorts, cleats, & socks
Mouthguard
No metal or hard plastic
Padded plastic helmet, shoulder pads, hip & knee pads
Face mask
Mouthguard

17. Collisions Tackles must show an attempt to wrap-up player
California Study found that the impact force in football was 3 times greater than in rugby (4800 pounds to 1600 pounds).
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
Tend to cause greater injury
Blind sided possible
Players moving at a greater speed
Impact knock-downs

18. Safety NCAA football - 8.1 injuries Collegiate Rugby – 4.7 injuries
Injuries per 1,000 athlete exposures (games and practices combined)
NCAA football injuries
Collegiate Rugby – 4.7 injuries
NCAA Women’s Soccer – 7.3 injuries
NCAA Men’s Soccer – 7.7 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
*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 New
England”

19. 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.

20. 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

21. Lineout:
A lineout is the means by which the ball is put back into play after it has gone into touch (over the sidelines)

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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
Questions ?
Ruck: