Casey Dean This article looks at the position and role of the center in sevens rugby. I’ve got some great video clips to illustrate the diverse attacking and defensive skills of centers in sevens rugby. What Is A Center In Rugby Sevens? The center in sevens rugby is a strong ball carrier who can bring the ball … Read more
This article looks at the position and role of the fly-half in sevens rugby. The fly-half may also be called the outhalf or the standoff. I’ve got some great video clips to illustrate some of the skills of fly-halves in sevens rugby. What Is A Flyhalf In Rugby Sevens? Flyhalves in sevens rugby are one … Read more
This article looks at the position and role of the scrum-half in sevens rugby. Scrum-halves are also known as half-backs. I’ve got some great pictures and video clips to illustrate the skills that a scrum-half needs to play in Sevens. If you’re interested in the fifteen-player version of the sport, check out our article on … Read more
This article looks at the position and role of hooker in sevens rugby. I’ll show you what hookers do in the scrum and lineout in a game of sevens. And you’ll also see some outrageous skills in open play! What Is A Hooker In Rugby Sevens? The hooker in a sevens rugby team is one … Read more
Loosehead and tighthead props play very different roles in sevens rugby than in the fifteen-a-side version of the sport. This article looks at the typical skills required from props in a sevens team. We’ll also showcase outrageous skills from some of the best sevens props in the world. What Is A Prop In Rugby Sevens? … Read more
Sevens Rugby is known for faster play in shorter matches than the fifteen-a-side version of the sport. This article looks at the most important aspects of time in rugby sevens matches. How Long Is A Rugby Sevens Match? Most rugby sevens matches at international level are seven minutes per half with a half-time break of … Read more
The elite international Rugby Sevens tournaments have a limited number of teams. Numbers range from 12 teams at the Olympics to 24 teams in the Hong Kong Sevens. However, far more countries play international sevens rugby at regional tournaments across all continents. How Many Countries Play Sevens Rugby? You may be surprised to learn how … Read more
The Austin Valkyries Women’s Rugby Club is a powerhouse of women’s rugby in Texas. It has teams in both Division 1 and 2, which makes it one of the biggest women’s clubs in the US. The Valks have been leading the charge of women’s rugby in Texas since 1991. They have close ties with the … Read more
Touch rugby is a simpler game than other forms of rugby football. You don’t need to wonder whether you’ll play as a prop, a scrum-half, a lock, or an inside center. There are three positions in touch rugby: wing, link, and middle. Each role is a little different in terms of skills and physical attributes. … Read more
Are you about to sign up for your first taste of touch rugby? Read on for how many players you can expect to be on your team – and playing against you! There are specific rules for the breakdown of men and women in mixed teams. And although social matches can be flexible when less … Read more