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Because the front row are classed as specialist positions the IRB when it was agreed to allow reserves opted to number the hooker as 16 props as 17 - 18 . This allowed the officials to clearly see that these were player specific roles and if these players were in place contested scummaging could go ahead. If not and any of the front row positions not filled by "qualified" scummagers then uncontested scums have to take place.
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What is the significance of numbers on rugby union jerseys?
The number is normally associated with the players playing position
What position did the welsh rugby union player A Bowdler play?
Hooker, late 1920's to early 1930's
Who wears jersey number 9?
In Rugby Union (15 a-side, as opposed to Rugby League which is 13 a-side), the number 9 shirt is worn by the scrum-half
What is the number one game in Australia rugby league or union?
rugby league
In the old rugby numbering system what number did the openside flanker wear in rugby union?
number 7
Was rugby union or rugby league invented first?
Rugby union was :) the rugby union club i captain is the oldest rugby club in the world
What number is Alex Cuthbert for Wales rugby union?
14
What is a hook in rugby?
Its not hook. Its hooker. The position is front row between the 2 props. Main role is to use their feet to hook the ball back when the scrumhalf places it in the scrum, (thats where the name hooker comes from) - In union the hooker also throws the ball into the line out.
Who is number nine on the English rugby union team?
number ten on the Irish Rugby team is Jonathen Sexton
Does London Irish rugby team play rugby league or rugby union?
rugby union
Did there used to be a limit to the number of phases in rugby union?
no this has never happened
Is the hooker a forward or backline player in rugby?
As part of the "pack" The eight forwards in union and 6 in league the hooker binds on (catches around) the prop forwards either side of them and in a scrummage their role is to "hook" back the ball as it is placed in the tunnel by the scrumhalf - This is where the term hooker comes from. IN the line out in Union only, the hooker will be given a call code by the lineout co-ordinator, normally a second row. The call is a code to where to throw the ball so that a jumper can catch the ball and gain advantage. In Rugby league the hooker acts as the "dummy player" Their role is to take a ball from the footback (a play where the tackled ball carrier places the ball to their feet and roles the ball back to the hooker) The ball then is passed in to play.
