She Knows Rugby Union
Rugby Union: The down and dirty on a rough and tumble game.
Rugby Union was developed in 1823, getting its name not from its inventor, but rather from the school where it was first played. During a soccer match at Rugby School in England, 16-year old William Ellis caught the ball and ran with it towards his opponents' goal line.
To the casual observer, Rugby Union can look a little like a jailbreak, complete with tackling, mauling and what will probably end up as lasting, visible injuries.
While it might look like chaos, Rugby Union is actually highly orchestrated and very methodical. Each of the players is charged with a specific role and task and, if executed well, play can almost appear dancelike.
Objective
The goal and rules of Rugby Union may seem daunting but when it comes right down to it, the objective is basic. The rules are very similar to those of Rugby League or AFL footy: there are two teams - one will win by gaining the most points within the allotted time (80 minutes) by advancing the ball down the field and scoring on the opposing team's goal. The game is broken up into two 40 minute periods with a minimum five minute intermission called, unsurprisingly, “half-time”
Simply put:
- There are two teams of 15 players, which occupy opposite ends of the field.
- The players in each team try to score the most points.
- Players may harm each other during play, but there are rules preventing serious or malicious play.
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