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• How To Choose Rugby Boots (Decision Tree)
  Once every year or two most rugby players need to replace their tattered, worn old rugby boots with a new pair. The choice on the market and the technology inside
• How To Choose A Rugby Ball? (Buyers Guide)
  At the heart of our great game is the rugby ball, that odd shaped ball with the strange bounce that can’t be predicted. It should be annoying but to a
• Autumn International Tickets (Still Available)
  We partner with liverugbytickets.com to bring you a fantastic selection of rugby tickets for the biggest games in town. I personally use their service as it is difficult to get
• How To Wear/Break In/Stretch Rugby Boots And Avoid Blisters!
  While there’s nothing better than getting a shiny new pair of rugby boots before the start of a new season, there’s also nothing worse than playing in hard, stiff boots
• How To Clean Rugby Boots? (Step by Step Guide)
  Rugby players, people who share living space with rugby players, and parents of rugby players are all very familiar with the pungent smell of dirty rugby boots. However, once you
• Can You Play Rugby Without a Mouth Guard/Gum Shield?
  Whether a casual or professional rugby player, you might already own a mouth guard (also called a gum shield). Almost all rugby players wear them while on the field. So,
• Which Rugby Positions Runs The Most? (Tables)
  Due to the variation between positions in rugby, certain players typically run, on average, far more than other players, depending on their roles within the team. So which rugby positions
• Rugby Slang, Phrases, And Terms (29 Most Popular)
  Watching any new sport can often be a daunting prospect and ongoing learning experience, given how seasoned fans and pundits use technical terms interchangeably with slang and common phrase. So
• Who Is The Highest-Paid Female Rugby Player?
  Over the last two decades, women’s rugby has grown so popular that most rugby-playing nations now select a national women’s team as well. As women’s rugby is moving towards becoming
• How Much Do England Women’s Rugby Players Get Paid?
  There’s no denying that professional rugby has seen an enormous increase in player salaries, sponsorships, and endorsements. However, while many top male players can earn hundreds of thousands of pounds,
• Can You Play Rugby With Stitches?
  Getting stitches is never fun. And sometimes, it interferes with your daily life, especially if you’re active. So if you’re a rugby player, you’re probably wondering if you can play
• How Hard Is It To Learn Rugby?
  Rugby has many supporters worldwide but it is not perfect. New comers to the game often claim it is too difficult to understand and this can become a barrier to
• Can You Get Up After Being Tackled In Rugby Union?
  Rugby union is a popular spectator sport watched by over 405 million spectators around the world. However, if you are new to the sport, you may be wondering what the
• Can Rugby Be Played On An Artificial Pitch?
  Since William Webb Ellis picked up a soccer ball and ran to score a try in 1823, the world embraced rugby, setting up rules and governing bodies and building beautiful
• Why Do Rugby Players Put Their Hands Up? (7 Reasons)
  Have you noticed that rugby players sometimes put their hands up? Whether they are in a ruck or on the field, some rugby players raise their hands for apparently no
• Are Rugby Shirts Business Casual?
  Polo shirts have long been accepted as business casual. You can take them from the golf course to the office and finish off on the tennis court without raising eyebrows.
• Why Are Rugby Players Paid So Little? (Team Sport Salaries Compared)
  Rugby is not considered a high-earning sport for its average player, especially compared to other popular sports like American Football and soccer. Whilst, this full-contact sport has been steadily gaining
• How Much Do International Rugby Players Get Paid Worldwide? (Comparison Table)
  It is a great honor for a rugby player to be called upon to play for their country’s rugby team. In countries where rugby is worshipped, like New Zealand, South
• Why Are Rugby Players Fat/So Big? (Shocking Stats!)
  Rugby players are big people, it is one thing to watch them on the TV screen, but to stand next to some of the biggest rugby players will make you
• When Should I Stop Playing Rugby? (Honest Answers)
  Age catches up with everyone eventually and the things we love most all too often slip away with that, but, should this be the case for those of us who
• Gifts Ideas For Rugby Players And Fans (100% Satisfaction Guaranteed)
  Whenever that time of year rolls around, whether it be Christmas, another birthday, or whenever, here are some great ideas for rugby players and fans they’ll love. How do I
• What’s The Difference Between Rugby League, Rugby Union And Rugby Sevens?
  Rugby union, rugby league and rugby sevens are the most popular forms of rugby on the planet but the differences between the three can be a little confusing for the
• What Type of Sport is Rugby?
  Whilst rugby is very popular in parts of Europe and Australasia anyone not from those places may have very little idea what type of sport rugby actually is, so let’s
• The Different Types of Rugby Explained
  To the casual observer flicking on the television it can be confusing to see so many different versions of rugby. There are in fact at least 10 different types of
• Rugby Quiz: 60 Questions (Easy/Medium/Hard)
  Here’s a zero prep quick rugby union quiz for anyone who needs, or wants to test their rugby brain power individually, or in teams. There are 20 topics covered with
• What Does Rugby Insurance Cover?
  There are a variety of different insurance policies fit for covering rugby players and these provide peace of mind for players and parents. Here is what they cover:  In general,
• UK Rugby Insurance Policies Compared
  The following table compares annual insurance quotes for a 32 year old amateur rugby player across the main online insurance companies offering rugby specific insurance. Some of the policies have
• Rugby Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know
  If you are a member of a regular rugby club then you almost certainly have insurance coverage from your home union, such as , The RFU, but if you are
• Do Rugby Players In The US Have Insurance?
  If the game of rugby wishes to continue to expand in America then it is crucial that players are aware of the level of insurance they have and the physical
• Do You Need Insurance For Rugby?
  Broken arms, legs, collarbones, and concussions are all commonplace in rugby. Personally, I have snapped ligaments in my shoulder and knee both requiring extensive surgery and time off work.  There
• Do Rugby Players In The UK Have Insurance?
  Over my amateur rugby career playing around the world I have played with several players who wish they had realized the importance of having, or at least being aware of
• Rules of the ‘Mark’ in Rugby Union: Plus FAQs
  The ball drops out of the air and a player catches the ball and shouts ‘mark’, whilst simultaneously stamping a foot on the ground. What is all that about? A
• Basic Rules of the Ruck (Explainer)
  I have still got two stud marks down the side of my rib cage where an opposition forward stamped all over me during a ruck in an U15s game of
• Basic Rules of the Maul and FAQs
  Loved and loathed in equal measure, mauls in rugby are a crucial part of the game. Whilst they can look ungainly, they require a good deal of team work, co-ordination
• Basic Rules of the Lineout and How They Work
  On the referee’s assistants’ mark, each team forms a line of players beginning on the 5 meter line and stretching out to no further than the 15 meter line. The
• Basic Rules Of The Scrum (Explainer)
  A scrum is a way of restarting the game with a contest for the ball usually following: a knock on, a forward pass, a lineout throw that is not straight,
• Penalties And Free Kicks In Rugby: A Basic Guide
  To restart the game after an infringement the referee awards a penalty, or a free kick depending on the offence. Penalties are commonly given for: players not releasing the ball
• What Are Rugby Hand Off Rules, Techniques And Tips? (Explainer + Video)
  There are few things more satisfying than landing a perfectly timed hand off to prevent a player from tackling you, watching them fall to the floor and then running in
• Why Is Rugby Sometimes Called Football? (Explainer)
  Have you ever been confused when someone is talking about football, only to find out that they were actually referring to rugby during the entire conversation? Rugby is sometimes called
• Rugby Union: Extra Time, Overtime, and Injury Time Rules Explained (Examples)
  Added time can cause a bit of confusion in rugby as there are three key phrases: injury time, overtime, and extra time, that are often used by commentators and may
• Why Rugby is the Best Sport in the World
  Rugby might not get the same viewership that soccer or American football get but it’s by far the best sport in the world. By seamlessly blending the fast pace of
• Is Women’s Rugby The Same As Men’s? (Similarities And Differences Explained)
  You could not have predicted how quickly women’s rugby union has grown over recent years. Over 25% of all rugby players on the planet and 40% of the entire rugby
• What is Rugby Culture Like?
  Rugby is a widely played sport all across the world, with teams from every walk of life that have different styles, beliefs, and political views. However, one thing they can
• Rugby Ball Size, Weight, Shape And Age Groups (Tables and FAQs)
  Rugby players are often fondly referred to as ‘egg chasers’ due to the odd shape of the rugby ball. But this egg, or rugby ball is not sized and shaped
• 14 Rugby History Facts Everyone Should Know (Timeline)
  The sport of rugby has been around for well over a century. Legend has it that rugby originated in 1823 when William Webb Ellis broke the rules by running with
• Why Is Rugby Popular?
  Rugby players may lack the following of some of the world’s top soccer stars, such as Christiano Ronaldo or Luis Suarez. However, Dan Carter – one of New Zealand’s recent
• Why Play Rugby? (12 Most Popular Reasons)
  Since the age of eight, I have been involved in rugby as either a player, or coach. I’ve played all around the world, from Bognor to Bangkok and these are
• How Much Does A Rugby Player In The UK Earn? (Table)
  Rugby is England’s second most popular winter sport in the UK. However, the wages paid to rugby union players are nowhere near that of their footballing counterparts. In the UK,
• Where Is Rugby Union Popular?
  You would be for forgiven for thinking that rugby union was only played by a handful of countries given the media emphasis place on the Six Nations Championship and the
• Is Rugby Popular? World Sports Ranked (Table)
  I grew up in England and went to a school that didn’t play rugby. I had to travel to a different town just to get a game. So, just how
• What Are The Most Skillful Sports?
  It is tough to say which sports are the most skillful given that every sport in existence requires a degree of skill to be successful. Any list of the most
• What Is The Easiest Olympic Sport To Qualify For And Play?
  Qualifying for the Olympics is never going to be easy. Those that compete in the Olympics are at the absolute top of their sport. Still, there are some events that
• What Are Rugby Union Half Time Rules?
  It’s not all about oranges and cups of tea anymore. Half time is a serious business and must be gotten right. Whether that means a change of shirts, or a
• How To Play Fullback In Rugby
  The primary role of a full back, who wears the number 15 shirt, is to tackle opposition players who have broken through the defensive line and prevent them from scoring.
• What Sports Have Extra Time/Over Time? (Table)
  Sports have a limited amount of game time in which to decide a winner. A draw is fine in a group or league scenario where points can be allocated, but
• Scrum-Half: A Beginner’s Guide
  A scrum-half is a playing position in rugby union that occupies the number nine shirt. Their main role is to link the forwards to the backs by passing the ball
• Rugby Shoulder Pads: Who Wears Them And Why?
  I wore shoulder pads on and off throughout my amateur playing career. When they first came into fashion in the late 1990s following professionalism I remember admiring myself in the
• Do England Need Owen Farrell? (Opinion)
  The last couple of years with the slip in England’s performances in the 2020/21 Six Nations and the following autumn internationals, plus the emergence of the simply brilliant premiership winning
• Find Your Position In Rugby: Decision Tree
  This is a very important moment in your life, a complete game changer even. You are going to decide what position you are going to play in rugby, which as
• Wing Play: A Beginners Guide (Videos)
  I only played a handful of times on the wing for my first team as I was mainly a fly half/centre. So, I’ve put this basic guide to wing play
• 11 Rugby Tips For Beginners: Improve Faster
  Essentially, rugby is a simple game, however, on top of that simplicity there are layers and layers of rules, nuances and complexities which can easily confuse the beginning rugby player.
• Average Rugby Player Size By Position: A Detailed Table
  The average size of a professional rugby player in Europe is 102kg in weight and 1.87 meters in height. The average size of a forward is 112.55kg and 1.90m and
• How To Play Fly Half In Rugby Union: Danny Cipriani Weighs In
  I stood behind the posts as Jonny Wilkinson, one of the greatest fly halves ever, practiced his goal kicking. I was at the British Lions training ground as a spectator
• Rugby And Age: What You Need To Know
  Due to the unique demands that rugby places on the body, there is a clear step by step age specific procedure for introducing players to the game in a safe,
• Why You Don’t Need To Be Tall To Play Rugby (Height/Weight tables)
  Throughout the ages rugby union has famously been known as ‘a game for all shapes and sizes’ which is just as well given the amount of weight I have gained
• Red Cards Explained (Famous Examples – Sorry Kyle!)
  Red and yellow cards were introduced in rugby union in the early 2000’s, borrowed from football as a way to manage player discipline and well being. The rules of red
• Do Rugby Players Wear Helmets?
  The issue of helmets and headgear in rugby has come under the spotlight a lot recently due to the growing number of reports of former players developing serious conditions linked
• Can You Tackle From Behind? (3 Tackle Types)
  There are many types of tackle in rugby union and it is important that the techniques are performed correctly in order to effectively stop the ball carrier but also to
• Can You Block A Kick In Rugby? (Yes, But…)
  Another facet of our great game is the charge down. A very simple tactic to pursue which can be a real game changer as they often lead to a try
• Rugby Shin Guards: Rules, Who Wears Them and Why?
  During my thirty year playing career I have worn shin pads on and off for different reasons, often related to the position I was playing, weather conditions or my mindset
• Rugby Gloves FAQs: Rules And Benefits
  If I had turned up to a rugby match wearing gloves as a youngster in the 80s I would have been carried off to the nearest football pitch, but, since
• Why Rugby Players Don’t Wear Cups
  ‘Cups’ are usually called ‘boxes’, or ‘groin guards’ in Europe and are usually a simple firm plastic cover that is designed to protect a rugby player’s most vulnerable parts.  In
• 4 Core Rugby Contact Skills: How To Guide
  Looking back on my ‘career’ in rugby there were two sorts of players. Those that actively went out seeking contact and those that avoided it at all cost. Love it
• The 31 Skills Needed For Rugby: Table
  Rugby is an incredibly skillful game with an abundance of options available to the player at every moment. The variety of skills possible is what makes it so much fun
• How To Kick In Rugby: Pro Tips And Videos
  When I was young, there was virtually zero coaching of kicking, you could either do it, or you couldn’t. So, I’ve tried to put together a kicking guide containing the
• Rugby Tackling Skills: 8 Techniques Explained (Step By Step)
  Tackling is at the core of the game of rugby and the physical nature of the sport is one of the reasons I love it. However, tackling is not all
• How To Actually Pass A Rugby Ball: 7 Pass Guide
  Passing and catching a rugby ball is the most fundamental skill of the game, however, many newcomers to the game struggle to do so because they are never actually taught
• Sidestep Like A Pro: Videos And Guide
  The side step alongside the body swerve is one of the most exciting of skills to watch when executed correctly, in either code of rugby. It’s a great way to
• Rugby Tackling: Your 4 Step Home Improvement Guide
  If you want to improve your rugby tackling, you have got to practice right? But what if you are stuck at home with no one to practice your tackling with
• The Basic Rules Of Rugby: A Helpful Guide
  Welcome! Although rugby union is simple in many ways the number of rules it has can be off putting. That is why I have put together this guide to the
• What Position Scores The Most Points In Rugby?
  Rugby is a wonderful team game but only one player can get to dot the ball down and score a try or kick the points to win the game. But,
• How Far Does A Rugby Player Run? (Tables)
  Rugby is a very stop, start game with few passages of play lasting more than a minute or so in playing time. This means it’s difficult to get an accurate
• Rugby Union V League: Lifetime Dual Code Fan Breaks It Down
  There’s nothing quite like a rugby league versus rugby union debate to get rugby fans talking. Two groups with more in common than they would care to admit but who
• Equipment Needed For Rugby: 29 Essential Items Costed
  One of the beautiful things about rugby is that you need relatively little equipment to get started. There are few costs and barriers to entry making it an easy game
• Rugby Union’s 11 Types of Kicks: A Helpful Guide
  For a game famous for players catching the ball and running, there is quite a variety of different types of kick that go on these days both from hand and
• 7 Reasons Rugby Teams Kick So Much Explained
  For a game that is at its most exciting when players run and pass the ball, it can be very frustrating for many people to see so much kicking in
• What Positions Do The Biggest Rugby Players Play?
  If you are a big guy, or are just curious and want to know what positions big guys are suited for in the world of rugby then you are in
• Rugby Boot Rules Made Simple!
  Who’d be a referee hey? Not only do they have make the right calls all the way through the game, but even before the game starts they have to make
• Football And Rugby Boot Differences: Table And FAQs
  Is there a difference between football and rugby boots? It is a perfectly valid question, when many sports shops don’t display a line of rugby boots. So, can you wear
• 19 Items Worn By Rugby Players: Plus Insider Tips
  Most rugby players have at least one large drawer in their house stuffed full of all the rugby kit they wear. You’ll find all sorts of stash in here, from
• RFU Age Grade Rugby Rules And Progressions – (A Simple Table)
  What are the RFU Age Grade Rugby Progressions And Rules? Age Group Rules Progressions U7 Max numbers – 4, Max Pitch Size (m) – 20×12, Max mins per half – 10, Max mins
• The Uniqueness of Rugby: 7 Key Points
  I don’t believe in love at first sight, but I do believe in love at first touch – touch of the uniquely shaped rugby ball I mean. As a seven
• The 3 Best Rugby Positions For Small Players
  The old adage rugby is a position for all shapes and sizes is as true today as it ever was. There is room for big bulky units in the front
• Advantages Of Playing Rugby: Research and Case Studies
  9.6 million people can’t be wrong! Playing rugby union brings so many benefits and it continues to grow participation levels worldwide in both the 15 a side, 7 a side
• About
  Hi, I’m Tim. At the age of 7 my grandfather put a rugby ball in my hands, and over 30 years later I’m still going strong (ish). This is the
• The Hardest Position In Rugby: A Detailed Analysis
  The beauty of rugby union is that there are so many different positions each requiring different physical attributes and different skill sets. Hence the saying ‘rugby is a game for
• 9 Reasons Rugby Players Shave Their Legs
  In my thirty plus years playing rugby, I have never knowingly played with anyone who shaved their legs, so, I was rather surprised when I started to research this issue
• Rugby’s Scoring System: 4 Ways To Score
  Rugby union can seem like a rather confusing game for the casual observer with so many technical terms and rules to learn. So, let’s have a look at the scoring
• 12 Reasons Rugby Players Dive
  Casual watchers of the game of rugby union will have no doubt seen the dramatic try scoring dives that sometimes happen in rugby and perhaps wondered why on earth do
• Why Rugby Players Wear Tape
  For non rugby players or those new to the game the appearance of tape on different parts of a players body can seem quite confusing. Let’s take a look at