What qualifications do you need to be a rugby player?

Answer 1

Educationally none however, you will be expected to have developed through the country of origins player structure. As many start their lives in the amateur sector of have played at high level through a university the players have been employed at some time in "other" occupations. They then become semi professional and final fully professional (if that country has a professional structure in place)

Answer 2

In Rugby League you would start of at an amateur club than progress to service area (Wigan, South Yorkshire, Hull etc..)and then you might get on to a pro teams scholarship scheme where you would train once or twice a week with the pro clubs coaches from the age of 12. You would then go on to play for the acedemy side from age 16+ where you might be offered a contract if you are good enough.

Answer 3

Firstly you will need to start playing at club level. Depending on your age depends on the level at which you can start playing. You then need to be coached and developed both physically and strategically. Key professional level clubs in Europe and the Southern Hemisphere have a policy of using feeder clubs within their regional catchment where young promising players are monitored. Most players will move from the Armature game at low level including school or youth levels through to semi pro then if good enough through to professional level - First stage for you is join a good club, gain the skills and the physical requirements in the positions best suited for you NOT the position you like the look of

Answer 4

None

The game develops from the amateur sector through to semi professional and the full professional. As part of their development sports people are encouraged to take on other skills as it only takes a small injury to end a career.

Answer 5

Start by playing for a local club that is an academy system with a large regional team. Play regularly and develop the skills for the position you are playing at. This team will be an armature side and therefore no payment. If you are goof enough you may be chosen to play for the semi professional sides that are direct feeding clubs to the regional side. These are frequently semi pro which will mean still having to have a "day job". If you are good enough the coaches in the senior teams monitor you and you can be picked to play at regional level for low level games but this is the time to shine making the selection committee see your worth - Its hard physical work requiring dedication to the club and game.

Answer 6

have potential and be brave. you got to have alot of ball skills and be able to throw the ball from a far distance. you also have to have good cooperation skills

Answer 7

Knowledge of the rules of the game

Physical strength and stamina

position specialist skills - i.e. hooker, proping, kicking etc