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Rugby positionsA guide to rugby positions. Use this, see where you will fit in, enjoy yourself, feel good and play well. Backs or forwards? Wing or prop? Which is best for you.Positions based on the scrumThis is what it's all about,where you fit in. This diagram shows all the positions in a rugby team based on the scrum.  Rugby positions based on the scrum Go to "Basics", then "Next"or just select topicsBasicsPositions Forwards, general Front row Second row Back row Backs, general Half-backs Three-quarters and full-back Rugby positions basicsPositions need different sizes and shapes of playerand different skills, qualities and temperaments The higher the level you want to play, the more important this becomes. It's a good idea to start at rugby positions basics Next topic Return to Select a topic Positions in the teamEach rugby team has 15 players on the rugby field at any one time.Each player has an allocated position. Knowing the position you have been allocated helps you understand and remember what you need to do during the game and where you need to be on the pitch. The individual positions in a rugby team are in two major groups the "forwards" and the "backs". Next topic Previous topic Return to Select a topic Rugby forwards positionsThere are 8 forwards in a team.They tend to be the bigger, stronger, heavier players in the team. They`re also known collectively as "the pack". These are the players who use size and strength to get the ball and move it towards the opposition goal-line. The term "pack" is descriptive. There are set piece contests for possession of the ball called "scrums" Forwards from both teams pack together using their bulk, strength and ability to work together to get the ball. Forwards tend to stay together in attack, using their size, weight and strength, moving around the field, working together they move the ball towards the opposition goal-line. During the the course of a game it is often clear which team has possesion of the ball. You can see it being passed from hand to hand as players run with the ball. At other times it becomes unclear which team has possession. Informal struggles for the ball take place. It's usually and mainly the forwards who struggle to gain possession. When the ball is on the ground it's called rucking. When the ball is off the ground it's called mauling The rugby positions of "forwards" also work together in defence to stop the opposition from moving the ball towards your goal-line. There are groups within the pack named in relation to the positions they take up in a scrum. Next topic Previous topic Return to Select a topic Front row The front row forwards group are the prop and hooker positions The two props are highly specialised positions. You require size, strength and technique. In the line-out you throw the locks into the air to contest for possession. Find out more about the rugby prop always two of them always Loose head prop on the Left and always Tight head prop on the Right. The hooker usually throws the ball into the line-out and is always in the front row in a scrum where the hooker must strike for the ball with his or her leg. For more detail visit the page about the rugby hooker always in the centre of the front row Next topic Previous topic Return to Select a topic Second row The second row group contains these positions the rugby lock and the rugby lock - yes there are two of them! The locks tend to be strong and tall. In the scrum you provide stability and go forward power to push the opposition off the ball. In line-outs you are the tall timber. You are thrown into the air at the right moment to receive the ball thrown by the hooker or contest for possession when the opposition throws in. Find out if you are suited for rugby lock They are called lock forwards Players in the front row rugby positions and the second row positions are collectively called the "tight five" because they are all bound tightly to each other. Next topic Previous topic Return to Select a topic Back row The back row group contains flankers and the number eight position. In these positions you are at the back of the scrum and the back of the line-out. When your side wins the ball you break quickly. You're involved in moves, you carry the ball forward or run in support of others. When the opposition wins possession your break quickly, break up attacks and regain possession. Find out more on theses pages... rugby flanker (two of them, usually positioned as blind-side flanker and open-side flanker) rugby number eight Players in the back row rugby positions are also called "loose forwards" as they are bound loosely to the other forwards. Next topic Previous topic Return to Select a topic Rugby backs positionsThere are 7 backs in the rugby positions in a team.The backs provide more of the speed, agility and evasiveness required in many cases to score tries. They tend to be smaller, faster, more elusive players. This is only a guide! Many are large and fast! and many are not elusive! This is good for you. Be elusive it gets you in the team and it`s a great advantage for your side. Others think you`re a good back when you have good individual skills in running, passing, catching, kicking and tackling. Backs move the ball to search out or create weaknesses in defence. When you find weakness, you still need to get the ball through the opposition, so use your speed and evasion skills. There are groups within the backs named in relation to, I`m not sure what!!! Next topic Previous topic Return to Select a topic Half-backs The half-backs group contains these positions scrum-half and fly-half. When you are the scrum half you put the ball into the scrum when the ball comes out you get it to the fly-half quickly. You may also be involved in moves with the back row or sometimes make breaks yourself to keep the opposition on their toes. Here is more about the rugby scrum-half As fly-half you are usually responsible for calling the shots. Most teams will have some set plays. You have to decide which are used and when. Find out more about the rugby fly-half (or any of a dozen other names!!!) making the big decisions. Next topic Previous topic Return to Select a topic Three-quarters and fullback The three-quarters group contains the positions centre (2), wing (2) and full-back. For these positions you need speed, agility and tactical sense. As a centre you will generally follow the lead of the fly-half, taking part in tactical moves designed to break through opposition defence. You will also be expected to use your skills to take advantage of lapses in defence by catching the ball at speed and carrying it forward. You will be expected to run straight and be able to catch and pass well under pressure You will find out more on the page the rugby centre three-quarters (two of them, usually positioned as inside and outside) As a wing you will be fast and elusive. You will also need "Good hands" - the ability to catch well. You will be receiving the ball while traveling at speed and often passed by a player under pressure. You will find out more on the page the rugby wing three-quarters (two of them, usually positioned as left and right) And that leaves one position there`s no group for this one, the full-back. As a full back you will develop a great ability to read the game. Although you are usually the last line of defence you have a real role to play in attack. Speed will enable you to join in attack with the three-quarters, bursting through in support as the set play or unfolding play requires. You'll find out more on the page about the rugby full-back So, that`s it for rugby positions work out the best position for you so you can play good rugby then find and help others be a team, above all remember, have fun!!. Previous topic Return to Select a topic Return from Rugby positions to Home
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