Rugby 101
Positions
15 people play at a time per side, each of which have specific duties as a player. Players are usually talked about in respect to two categories. Members of the first group are called the forwards, or the pack, and consist of the first eight players. Members of the second group are called the backs, and consist of the remaining players. Sometimes the scrum half, number 9, is considered part of either group.
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Number |
Position |
|
1 |
Prop |
|
2 |
Hooker |
|
3 |
Prop |
|
4 |
Lock (2nd Row) |
|
5 |
Lock (2nd Row) |
|
6 |
Flanker (Wing Forward) |
|
7 |
Flanker (Wing Forward) |
|
8 |
8th Man |
|
9 |
Scrum-Half |
|
10 |
Fly-Half |
|
11 |
Weak Side Wing |
|
12 |
Inside Center |
|
13 |
Outside Center |
|
14 |
Strong Side Wing |
|
15 |
Fullback |