Rugby Tips for the Novice Player
Published on April 21st, 2013.
Rugby is a very misunderstood sport in many ways. Those who are interested in learning more about it, and even playing it will want to know at least a few tips on how to play the game properly and keep themselves safe. They will first want to make sure that they are physically fit well enough to play the game. It is a highly intense physical game that requires the player to be very fit. Those who are not are bound to get themselves injured.
It is important to warm up before the game, and (more…)
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Tips on Teaching the Beginner Rugby
Published on June 25th, 2012.
Teaching someone a new sport is never easy, especially if that is a sport they are not normally surrounded by. Teaching rugby has its own challenges, as many will be quick to draw comparisons to American football. These constant comparisons will only confuse someone who is willing to learn rugby, as they will be tempted to do things the way they are used to. Instead, it is important to go over each rugby rule slowly and step by step.
The first rule you want to go over is the passing rules. (more…)
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How to Teach Children to Play Rugby
Published on November 13th, 2011.
Teaching children how to play rugby is not very difficult, however it is good to make it a step by step process. The first thing that they need to understand are the rules. They must know that only passing back is allowed, and that forward passes are illegal. This may seem like a bizarre concept, but they will get used to it in time. They will understand how the tactics work and how running with the ball is more important than looking for a 50 yard pass, such as (more…)
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Playing Rugby Brings the Family Together
Published on November 12th, 2011.
Playing rugby is a sport that can really bring your family together. People love playing baseball or American football with their kids, but they sometimes forget how great rugby can be. Baseball is really a sport where only two people are enjoying the main action at one time, the pitcher and the batter. Everyone else is just watching. Similarly, American football can be a bit difficult if you try to play it properly. You need a quarter (more…)
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Playing Rugby Is Fast Paced and Fun
Published on October 15th, 2011.
Take the physicality of American football, the non-stop action of soccer, and the foot speed of lacrosse; put it all together and you get rugby. Rugby is a fast paced game filled with running, tackling, throwing, and kicking. The action is always in motion, moving from end to end and side to side at all times; if you stand still for an even a second you’re bound to be left behind in a cloud of dust. The running in rugby is constant and (more…)
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Getting into it? Three players you should know…
Published on October 3rd, 2011.
Sure you mostly use your Directv to watch football but every now and then you catch a rugby match and wonder why it’s not bigger over here in the US. We’ve got a smart guide for the players you need to know if you’re considering diving headfirst into being a bigger rugby fan
Brian O’Driscoll – He’s a center for Ireland, a historically amazing team, and he’s got the moves that really put him ahead. He’s serious about the game and he’s a great team leader which all come together (more…)
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Tips on Learning the Basics of Playing Rugby
Published on July 19th, 2011.
If you are considering playing, then you need some tips on learning the basics of playing rugby. There are many literature available online which can enable you master the trick of playing the game. Some of these materials are available for free while others can be accessed at a fee. Although most of these articles are meant for those who are new to the game, there are materials which provide advanced tips on playing rugby. These tips are meant for professional rugby players.
The contents of the materials vary form (more…)
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Playing Rugby is Fun for the Whole Family
Published on July 13th, 2011.
Rugby is a sport which is branched off from soccer. William Web Ellis was credited for developing the rules for this game. In a regular rugby match each side has 15 players. The game is continuous, which means stops only incur when an infraction is committed. A team score by touching the ball over the try line. There are many rules to the game and people at any age can play it. It is a growing sport and has recently caught flame in the United States.The whole story can be found at http://stephanyauernig.wordpress.com/2011/07/03/womens-touch-rugby/ Sevens is a quicker style of rugby which involves seven people per side with seven (more…)
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Rugby Tips for Successful End Results
Published on July 11th, 2011.
The best way to be successful in the sport of Rugby is to be having fun and playing hard. Whether you are at practice, in the gym or playing in a match unless you are playing professionally the sport is all about having fun and giving your all. Within this framework though, there are three things that can help any rugby team to be more successful. These things are conditioning, communication and tackling.
Conditioning is I vital element to any Rugby team. If you can’t sprint, wrestle, and fight for a full (more…)
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Tips on Learning How to Score in Rugby
Published on July 8th, 2011.
Scoring in rugby is largely about understanding how a rugby offense works. There are times where you must claw and fight to gain that last scrap of turf so your team can score a try. Other times you are going to increase your chances of scoring by drawing the defense inside and going to ground with the ball in good position before your scrum sends a looping pass out to the edges.
The basic rugby offense is designed to force more than one person to move to tackle a ball carrier. When these players are pulled (more…)
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