John Winter The scrum is an iconic passage of play in rugby. The opposing packs of forwards crouch down and lock horns. Are you wondering why scrum positions always tend to start off looking the same? And are the positions mandatory or could a coach put a winger into the front row? Read on. Numbers Of Positions … Read more
Scrums happen in rugby for many different infringements by players. Dropping the ball is probably the most frequent but there are lots of other ways that a team can give away a scrum. Sometimes, scrums are awarded when there is no fault on either side. This article explains the eleven scenarios in which you get … Read more
There was an average of thirteen scrums per match in the opening round of the 2022 Six Nations. Is this typical of modern rugby? And why are there fewer scrums now than ten or twenty years ago? This article looks at averages in the modern game. We also review how and why the number of … Read more
When a rugby team has fifteen players on the field, then they must put eight players into the scrum in a specific formation. When a forward has been sent off for foul play, the referee can allow fewer players in the scrum. The minimum number is five: three in the front row and two locks. … Read more
This is our collection of the funniest rugby one liners. Some are puns, some are quickfire questions and answers, and some are amusing observations. We laughed at them all. Rugby One Liners And Puns Did you hear that Father Murphy has taken up rugby? He’s scored a few tries but hasn’t made any conversions yet. … Read more
This is our collection of the best jokes about Scottish rugby. We’ve got jokes and funny stories about the Scottish clubs, Murrayfield, and the Scotland rugby team. Scottish Rugby Jokes Gregor Townsend had a quiet word with one of his Scottish players who was struggling to find form. “Listen, I know what the problem is. … Read more
Here is our collection of the best jokes about England rugby. We’ve got jokes and funny stories about the Premiership clubs, Twickenham, and the England rugby team. Overheard In The Stands I’m going to start with what I’ve been assured is a true story. But I wasn’t there so I can’t swear to it! Jason … Read more
This is our collection of the best jokes about Welsh rugby. We’ve got jokes and funny stories about the regions, the Millenium Stadium, and the Welsh team. Oh, and we have a few friendly quips at the expense of our rivals! Great Jokes About The Welsh Rugby Team Dan Carter was asked by a journalist … Read more
This is our collection of the best jokes about Irish rugby. We’ve got jokes, quips, and funny stories about the Irish provinces, the Aviva stadium, and the Ireland team. Oh, and we also have a bit of friendly slagging at the expense of our rivals! The National Team Andy Farrell had a quiet word with … Read more
These are great jokes that are suitable for kids of all ages who love rugby. The kids want jokes about dinosaurs playing rugby? And centipedes on the wing? Read on… Animal Rugby Jokes Q: How do you stop squirrels from playing rugby in your garden? A: All you have to do is hide the ball. … Read more