Rugby
18 years old
Rugby officials referee the game of Rugby. There is one main referee, and two assistant referees (Touch judges). Some famous referees are Nigel Owens, Wayne Barnes and Alan Lewis
Gottfried Dienst (Switzerland)
There are 3 rows in a league scrum the same as union. However, the 2 wing-forwards (flankers) have been removed from the league game.
Players piling on each other to move the ball and or gain position for themselves forms a scrum in the game of Rugby.
Players piling on each other to move the ball and or gain position for themselves forms a scrum in the game of rugby.
It is the responsiblity of the referee to ensure that the pitch is marked according to the requirements of the IRB BEFORE a game commences. A team captain has to approach the official and make comment if they feel there are isues with arking. This must be done before players take to the field. The referee has the final say on the grounds status.
A blindside flanker is a forward in the game of rugby union, usually assigned the number 6, who binds to the scrum on the side closest to the side line.
The crouch bind-set is a sequence in rugby where players from both teams come together in a scrum formation before the ball is put into play. This process is significant as it allows for a fair and controlled restart of the game, with both teams having an equal opportunity to contest for possession of the ball.
Gareth Edwards still considered by many "experts" in the game to be the best Scrum Half ever. He played for Cardiff and Wales.
Throughout the game either one side or the other has possession of the ball. At the end of the game the referee calls "no side" to indicate that neither side has possession of the ball thereafter.