Rugby positions basics

Rugby positions basics tells how to work out the positions where you can do your best - depending on age, physical characteristics and grade.

Summary of position basics

Different positions suit different sizes and shapes of player and need different skills, qualities and temperaments.

The higher the level you want to play the more specialised the position becomes and the more important it is to be in the right position for you.

15 positions in a rugby team.

Two important groupings are forwards and backs.

Bigger, heavier, stronger players go somewhere in the forwards.

Smaller, faster, elusive players go in the backs

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Age affects choice of position

In rugby positions basics the younger you are the easier it is.

When you are starting off you may be given little choice about where you play.

You may already admire a player and want to be like that player and want to play that position.

If that`s so, it`s maybe a good starting point so tell the person in charge, but it might not happen

Make sure you are flexible,

you may be better in another position.

Where ever you play you will gather skills and experience.

You have years ahead of you. Time to try every position if you want to!

Early in a rugby career many of the positions have very similar requirements.

Physically, who knows - you change, so look after yourself!

• eat good quality food
• exercise regularly
• in years to come you may be anything

Rugby positions basics suggests
older players starting off will have more choice.

Research what`s needed for each position. Compare what a position requires with your own physique, skills and temperament

My guess is that vacant positions in the team may affect the view of the coach about which is the best position for you!

With some research and a bit of thinking you will be able to voice your preferences. Make sure too, you are flexible

Concentrate on the game, get into it, help the team. You can always change positions when you know more and you`ll really enjoy yourself.

Physical characteristics affect choice

For rugby positions basics, bear in mind that

• Bigger, heavier, stronger players go somewhere in the forwards
• Smaller, faster, elusive players go in the backs

You want to enjoy yourself - true?

• If you are comparatively small and in the forwards you may be very uncomfortable!
• In the backs and slower and less agile - not much fun trying to keep up!

Sometimes, depending on age and grade of the game these overall physical requirements can be rendered unimportant by a player with heaps of enthusiasm and attitude.

Grade affects choice

This is more for older players rather than children considering rugby positions basics

Many people learn to play rugby at school. Others are not so fortunate!

If you are new to rugby and interested in playing I`m guessing it`s for the social side, where performance is not hugely important. Or maybe you`re college age and want to get serious about it!

Either way, look closely at what is required to play each position.

For social players it`s important. Look for a position where you will enjoy yourself and minimise the risk of injury.

For competitive environments look for a position where you maximise the advantages of your physical and mental attributes.

You will always acquire skills quickly because you have the right attitude. This site will help you.

With physical and mental attributes suitable for rugby search for good ways to acquire the skills. Hint - stay on this site!

Try the page about the best rugby player for tips on how to get the most out of this site,

Look for the good skills to learn and good ways to do it. You can pack a lot into a short time.

So there you have it, rugby positions basics.

This site contains details about all positions.

You will go to the rugby positions page and have information about all the player positions in a team when you follow the link below.