Rugby is a 15-player team sport where the objective is to ground the ball behind the opponent's try line. It can be played both carrying the ball and kicking it, but passing can only be backward. Key equipment includes an oval ball, cleats, protective gear like headgear and mouthguards, and pads for tackling drills. The teams consist of forwards who engage in scrums and tackles to gain possession, and backs who run with the ball down the field.

1. Rugby Union

2. What is Rugby?
Rugby union, commonly known simply as rugby, is a close-contact combat team
sport that originated at Rugby School in the first half of the 19th century. One of
the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand. In its
most common form, a game is played between two teams of 15 players each,
using an oval-shaped ball on a rectangular field called a pitch. The field has H-
shaped goalposts at both ends.

3. ● Rugby is a 15-a-side team sport. The object of the game is to ground the ball
behind the opponent's try line, into what is called the in-goal area. Rugby is
played both with the ball in hand and by kicking the ball. However, when the
ball is being carried in hand it can only be thrown or handed off backwards.

4. Rugby Equipments
A rugby ball is a uniquely shape ball that is oval
similar to American football but also completely
smooth like a soccer ball
Cleats are used to get a solid grip on the playing
surface

5. Rugby cones can be used in a wide variety of
drills and applications.
Rugby headgear is usually made from light
synthetic materials that help protect a player
from head trauma.

6. You need to make sure to get a jersey that is the
right fit; if it is too small, it will rip, and if it is too
big, it makes you easier to tackle.
The mouthguard doesn’t only just protect your
teeth and gums but also can reduce damage to
your jaw and reduces your risk of getting
concussed.

7. It is a large metal piece of equipment with
wheels and a pad on which the forwards push to
move it.
Similar to the jersey, the shorts are made with
thick material and stitching so that shorts can be
tugged by other players and teammates.

8. Rugby shoulder pads have heavy restrictions on
them, as pros are only allowed to have shoulder
pads that are no thicker than 1 cm.
Rugby socks are very similar in style to that of
soccer socks as they typically will come up to
right beneath the knee.

9. The primary purpose of a tackle bag is to help
players improve their tackling skills.
Rugby tackling pads are typically used in
practices also but are held by another person
instead of being placed on the ground like a
tackling bag.

10. A water bottle is another thing that every rugby player should also have. A water
bottle is something that is commonly used in all sports, but yet is still a key and
necessary piece of equipment for rugby.

11. RUGBY POSITIONS
A rugby team has 15 positions. Each one wears a specific number and has
individual responsibilities. Forwards: These guys tend to be the heavyweights of
the team because they do a lot of the pushing, pulling, and scrambling and use
their bulk and strength to win possession of the ball.
1: Loose-Head Prop
2: Hooker
3: Tight-Head Prop
4: Second Row Lock
5: Second Row Lock
6: Blind-Side Flanker
7: Open-Side Flanker
8: Conveniently enough, Eightman

12. Backs: These are the smaller, faster players that run or kick the ball down the field
once possession is gained.
9: Scrumhalf
10: Flyhalf
11: Left Wing
12: Inside Center
13: Outside Center
14: Right Wing
15: Fullback