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In rugby What is the name for the person who spots the ball for a scrum?
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What happens if the scrum in rugby doesn't move?
nothing, there are hookers in the scrum who should hook the ball. The chances of the scrum being perfectly still is highly unlikely anyway.
Why do scrums keep collapsing in rugby?
safety because the team collapsing the scrum has lost the ball
Which side o the scrum does the scrum halfput the ball in rugby league?
The ball is put in the scum in the loose head prop side in both codes (number 8 in league and 1 in union)
What is a ruck?
In rugby, a loose scrum formed around the ball when it is on the ground .
What is the longest rugby scrum?
There are no records of scrum duration. In the 70's 80' and 90s scrums would last some 30 seconds from ball in. Now its about the same.
Can you play a rugby ball forward with your hand?
no its classed as a "knock on" and a scrum to the opposing team is given If the ball is deliberately knocked forward then a referee can issue a penalty
What sport can form a scum?
Players piling on each other to move the ball and or gain position for themselves forms a scrum in the game of rugby.
What are the most common types of rugby penalties?
Hands in the ruck. Offside. Not releasing the ball in the ruck. Not releasing the player in the ruck. Collapsing the scrum.
What form can form a scum?
Players piling on each other to move the ball and or gain position for themselves forms a scrum in the game of Rugby.
What position does number eight play in rugby?
The number 8's task in Rugby Union is; In the scrum - bind on the 2 second rows and push them to support the drive forward, to take channel one ball from the hooker and hold or release to the scum half On breaking from the scum carry the ball and if in a push over try situation actually ground the ball once its at their feet. To attack the opposing flyhalf as a ball carrier (this is usually the weak point). To protect their own scrum half when they collect the ball at the base of the scrum. To retain the ball when a scrum is successfully pushed forward therefore gaining ground. To act as a ball carrier in all phases - tackle in defense Normally a line out jumper and used to "clean up" loose ball at the back of the lineout. Is one of the potential target receivers from kick off Is one of main receivers from opposing teams kick off In Rugby League the number 8 is the equivalent of a prop (RU No 1)
Is it a scrum if the ball is kicked straight out from a kick off?
In rugby union, a kick-off directly into touch on the full usually results in a scrum for the receiving team on the centre of the halfway line, but the receiving team has three options: the scrum, a line-out on halfway, or they can even choose to have the opposition kick-off again. In rugby league, a kick-off into touch on the full results in a penalty.
Who puts the ball into a scrum in rugby?
This is a Scrum or Scrummage. The scrum half (number nine in Union) throws the ball in to the tunnel formed by the two front rows. To do this the Scrum Half stands adjacent to their open side prop forward. This is the one who has one side of his head (the left side) not in contact with the opposing prop forward. The ball must pass the feet of the open side prop before the ball can be hooked back by a front row player. No hand may touch the ball . The 2 sides endeavour to push the other off the ball so that they can win possession To learn more about rugby rules look on the IRB website - it has a wealth of information.
