Professional rugby players are taller on average than the general population. Lock forward is the tallest position in Rugby Union with an average height of 1.99 meters (6’6’’). Richard Metcalfe was the tallest ever international player at seven feet. But it’s rare to see players above 6’9’’, which is the height of Irish international lock … Read more
You’ve probably heard rugby commentators count the phases in a Rugby Union match when a team has kept possession for a long time. Is there a limit on how many phases a team can have? If not, why do players kick the ball away instead of holding possession for one more phase? Let’s answer these … Read more
You can score own goals in other sports, but can you kick an own goal in rugby? And if you touch the ball down over your own try line, is this an own try? Let’s look at what happens in both scenarios. The question about the try is more straightforward so we’ll address that first. … Read more
Have you ever seen a rugby player kicking the ball backwards? It occasionally happens, but is it allowed or penalized? You probably know that you can’t pass the ball backwards. So, let’s dive into whether rugby players can kick the ball backwards toward their own try line. Can You Kick The Ball Backwards In Rugby? … Read more
You can catch your own kick in rugby, and there are several names for this attacking tactic. There are also different techniques used in different situations in a match. This article will look in detail at these techniques. And we’ll finish with some awesome video clips of players pulling of this difficult skill. Catching Your … Read more
How far does a rugby player typically run during a match, and does this vary by position? Professional rugby clubs try to track as much data as possible. Several academic studies have looked at the distance covered by rugby players. Let’s take a look at the answers. Average Distance Measured In A Single Match A … Read more
Are you wondering why Ireland’s Call is played at away matches for the Irish rugby team? This article explains the reasons. You’ve probably only heard one verse of the rugby anthem, but there are another two in the song! Read on for the full lyrics. Full Lyrics Of Ireland’s Call The song has three verses … Read more
Just how strong are professional rugby players? This article looks at how much weight that elite rugby players can lift in the gym. We also look at typical weight training schedules for international players. And we look at how they match up in strength to NFL players and professional powerlifters. How Much Do Professional Rugby … Read more
When rugby players are tackled, are they allowed to roll forward a few times? Or backward toward their teammates? And what about the tackler? Like many aspects of rugby, this is a matter of interpretation for the referee. Let’s take a look at when rolling is allowed or not allowed in rugby. Different Types Of … Read more
Have you ever wondered which rugby position scores the highest number of tries? And how about the lowest? We’ve analyzed every match in the 2019 Rugby World Cup to come up with some answers. Of course, this is based on the professional game at international level. Wingers in club matches may not be racking up … Read more