Rugby equipment, Shirts, and Clothing
People who are interested in rugby, but not completely sure about the rules and how the game is played can usually figure the game out fairly easily. The game is simple. Although it is not as popular in the United States as it is in European countries and island nations, it is growing in North America.
Even though there are more than eight rugby rules, those who are able to remember these top eight rules are usually able to go out and play a game, even if he has never played before. Some of these rules include:
• Remember, no pads – Lest a person thinks that rugby is a game for the weak, remember there are no shoulder pads and no helmets in rugby. It is not a sport for those who do not want to get hit.
There is not much rugby equipment needed to play. Aside from rugby boots, rugby shorts, rugby shirts and rugby jerseys, there are no other types of rugby clothing or accessories needed.
• The ball is thrown backwards – Although the point of the game is to move the ball forward, it can only be moved forward by running. If a rugby player passes the rugby balls, they must be passed behind to another player.
• Blocking doesn’t exist – Because rugby is such a physical game, it is often an assumption that the game must include a lot of blocking. Despite this, there is no blocking allowed to assist a runner in rugby. The person who has the ball is pretty much on his own.
• All players are created equally – In American football, some players are offensive players while others are defensive players. Rugby, however, is different. In rugby, all players must be able to run, kick, pass and tackle. One second a person can be a runner and then the very next instant converts to a tackler. There is no buffer time.
• Rugby players must fumble – Whereas American football players are chastised when they fumble, rugby player must fumble from time to time. Actually, each time a rugby player is tackled, one second is allotted to voluntarily fumble the ball. If the ball isn’t fumbled, the player is penalized. The player who fumbles the ball is not allowed to touch the ball again until after standing up.
• People cannot tackle and run – One of the other rules that those who often play American football must learn to play with is the rule that does not allow them to pick up a fumbled ball after they have tackled a person until after they have stood on their feet. Doing this will also result in a penalty.
• 30 players at a time – Each team will field 15 players at all times. This differs from American football, in which each team sports 11 players at a time.
• A dropped ball is a penalty – If a teammate pitches a ball to another as they are charging down the field, a penalty will be called. This is called a “knock on.” When this occurs, the other team is allowed the opportunity to take possession of the ball at the same spot where the drop occurred. This is especially dangerous when it happens close to an end zone.
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