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Who is more popular rugby union?
rugby union is the world cup, the six nations, the european nations cup... rugby union is what people know as rugby. all other forms of rugby are not as popular.
How many tackels are allowed in rugby?
in rugby union there are not set amount of tackles, if you've got the ball you keep the ball. in rugby union there are not set amount of tackles, if you've got the ball you keep the ball.
How many of the current English rugby union squad went to public school?
SIX
Is it possible to get twenty-six points in rugby union?
Yes, four tries + three conversions!
Has Dan Carter quit rugby union?
He was allowed a hiatus from NZ rugby and went to play in France but has been injured and is out for the next six months (Feb, 2009).
Who was englands last captain?
Steve Borthwick is the current England rugby union captain, as of 2010 Six Nations.
What's the tri nations now called?
The Tri Nations is now known as The Rugby Championship, featuring the national rugby union teams from Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
What kind of a competion is the Heineken cup?
The Heineken cup is one of two annual rugby union competitions organized by European Rugby Club involving leading club, regional and provincial teams from the six countries in europe.
Where did rugby league?
Rugby League originated in the north of England. In 1886, the Rugby Football Union introduced strict amateur-only rules to combat the dominance of the game by working class northern clubs. In 1893, a proposal to pay players six shillings when they missed work due to playing commitments is rejected by the Rugby Union. In 1895, 21 rugby clubs from Lancashire and Yorkshire meet in Huddersfield and form the breakaway Northern Rugby Football Union. In 1897, the Northern Union abolishes line-outs and reduces goals to 2 points and tries to 3 points. In 1906, the number of players is reduced from 15 to 13, rucks and mauls are replaced by play-the-balls and rugby league is created as we know it today.
Who is currently your English rugby union captain?
Ryan Jones, however Alun-Wyn Jones captained a match in the 2009 six nations.
How may countries play rugby union?
The International Rugby Board (IRB), founded in 1886, governs the sport worldwide and also publishes the game's laws and rankings. There are currently 95 full members and eight associate member countries. According to IRB figures, rugby union is played in over 100 countries spanning six continents by men and women of all ages.
Is Fiji good in rugby union?
Rugby Union is a very popular sport in Fiji and the international side has competed in five of the six Rugby World Cups making the quarter finals in 1987 and 2007. Fiji is particularly adept at the Sevens form of the game.
