The league code was the for-runner of the professional game. Now the union code has created its own professional and semi profession groups. This was undertaken because of the falling numbers staying in the union code and moving to the league code. Added to this was the fact that demand on the amateur union players were that same as the professional players - This caused issues of retention in the game
15 on-field and usually 7 reserves (professional rugby)
At the moment, none. Rugby League Women players just begun playing rugby. Not like men, who have been playing at the start
I'm afraid that women rugby players do not get paid, therefore they are not professional as it seems they do not command a large enough audience. They are allowed to claim expenses but must do it for the love of the game & country.
yes. female rugby union is still only semi-professional, if that. The England Womens Rugby Union team all have other jobs as well as playing for England.
There were no league players in this year as League did not formally split with the UNION until 1893
from the AGm results for 2011 there appears to be 3000 players registered
Toulouse is famous for its Rugby team, which plays in the professional league without having professional players.
There is no standard age, however you rarely see a professional rugby player over the age of 35-40.
Rugby Players
There are about 4.5 million players registered with over 18,000 teams, leagues, and unions (junior, senior, and professional).
From a sample of 50 professional rugby players it can be seen that the number of games played is 77. (76.68 rounded up)
15 players in a rugby team