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

http://www.vyra.org/

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 - 8.1 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

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

Questions ?