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How to play rugbyKnow and understand how to play rugby and feel at home in a rugby game. The basics of starting, attacking and defending. Know what is going on, enjoy the game!Be flexible when you learn how to play. The more you are flexible, when you move and think, the more you will find it easy to play. Next thing you know, you`re a good player! Select a topic for information about how to playThe rugby fieldObjective of the game Rugby players, positions and skills Starting the game (kick off) Basic play - timing and perception Attack Defence Support play Set pieces At the lineout At the scrum Summary The rugby field playing area or rugby pitchThe laws of the game specify every detail about the rugby field. Knowing the layout will help you understand the game.So, start here on how to play rugby  with an easy introduction to some rules through an explanation of the field. When you know the rugby field you feel confident when you get out there! The rugby field is also known as a rugby pitch. For some more background and insights look into the rugby pitch To know just how much running you will have to do and how much room you have to move, look at the rugby field dimensions. There will be few times when you need to run the length of the field. Concentrate on great acceleration and being as fast as you can over 10 to 40 metres - and learn how to sidestep (see elsewhere)! Return to Select a topic Objective of the gameThe objective is to win the game.To win you must score more points than the opposition. The best and most exciting way to do it is when you get a try. Be certain you know where and how you ground the ball when you score rugby tries. You also score points when you kick penalties and dropped goals. You are able to do that when you are good at rugby kicking. Remember, score more points! - ALWAYS! When you know the basic rugby rules. it will help you know how to play rugby so you are confident and make things happen. Return to Select a topic Rugby
players, positions and skillsYou need to know
where you fit in.Rugby is a good game for people of all shapes, sizes, qualities and skills. Look at these details about rugby players to see where you will fit in. Work out where you fit in. Find the individual skills and qualities needed for each of the rugby positions you might play There are basic skills you need for every position. Find out more.et a quick feeling for the skills. Whizz through the skills pages now then they will be in the back of your mind working away at what you need and how you improve at rugby handling rugby catching rugby passing rugby kicking and rugby sidesteps. How to play rugby is very much about individual skills. Return to Select a topic Starting the gameThe game is 40 minutes each way, with a short break at half time.There are a number of options at the kick-off. You need to know where the ball may go and why especially if you are kicking! Find out about what may happen at the rugby kick-off. Return to Select a topic Basic play - timing and perceptionWhen your team has the ball you use team work tomove the ball towards and eventually onto or over the opposition goal-line where you ground it and score points for a try! When your team doesn`t have the ball - GET IT BACK! Rugby is very much about being in the right place at the right time. You are a better player when you have good rugby timing. Minds can play tricks under stress especially on the rugby field. Find out how you have an advantage when you can affect rugby perception. Return to Select a topic Rugby Attack!When your team has the ball and you know how to play rugbyyou want to score tries. Know as much as possible about how you control the ball. When you have the ball, treasure it - start a rugby attack. Return to Select a topic Rugby Defence!When they have the ball they can score. You must stop them!That`s not all - you must get the ball back. How? - with solid rugby defence! Return to Select a topic Rugby support playYou will enjoy yourself and be successful in rugbywhen you provide quality support. Support play is mainly about what you do when you don't have the ball and how you can help your ball carrier. When you provide excellent support you stay alert and you are a key player in the game You make it much more likely you will make good decisions when you carry the ball forward. Make sure you are an expert in rugby support play. When the flow of the game breaks down and you are allowed to enter contests for the ball so you need to know what to do. One example is when rucks form. Make sure you know all about rugby rucking. When play breaks down a maul may form and a different type of contest takes place. Make sure you know all about rugby mauling. Return to Select a topic Rugby Set piecesAnother major aspect of how to play rugby is the set piece.Lineouts and scrums are set pieces, used to restart play. When the ball "goes into touch" play stops, you restart with a lineout. Forwards from the two teams compete for the ball. When rules are broken in a minor way and no penalty is awarded, play is restarted with a scrum. Again, forwards compete for the ball. Return to Select a topic The rugby lineoutLineouts restart play when the ball "goes into touch".The forwards contest for possession of the ball. Find out how play restarts with the often spectacular set piece - the rugby lineout Return to Select a topic The rugby scrumWhen minor infringements occur the match official stops play.Play is then restarted with a cleverly devised contest for possession of the ball. A contest of strength, bulk and technique involving the coordinated efforts of 2 opposing packs of 8 forwards each - the rugby scrum. Return to Select a topic SummaryHow to play rugby is tocontinually focus on controlling the ball and scoring points. Play is continous unless the ball goes out of play or a player breaks the rules. Even then (if a player breaks the rules) play may continue if it is to the advantage of the other team. Focus on fitness and good individual rugby skills, including being able to sidestep, of course!. You can do this alone if necessary or with a few friends. Do this and you`ll always find a game. Remember, be a good sport without the opposition, there wouldn't be a game! Above all, enjoy it - that`s how to play rugby! Return to Select a topic Return from How to play rugby to Home
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