Props in rugby union are also known as prop forwards in rugby. You’ll also hear them called tighthead props or loosehead props. This article explains the role of props in a rugby match and the differences between the two types. We have separate articles on props in sevens rugby and props in rugby league. This … Read more
There is one scrum half in the starting fifteen players on a Rugby Union team. Scrum halves wear the nine jersey and are often the smallest players on the pitch. They are sometimes called “half backs” along with fly halves, and we’ll explain why in this article. This article describes the role of a scrum … Read more
Recently, the world of professional rugby was rocked by lawsuits filed by former players. The players are claiming damages against the governing bodies for causing them to incur debilitating mental conditions. These include early-onset dementia and other traumatic head injuries. The main basis of the claims is that the organizations failed to take adequate steps … Read more
This article looks at the salaries of rugby players with the Hurricanes in New Zealand. It’s true that individual salaries are private contracts. However, the general salary ranges for Super Rugby are made public by New Zealand Rugby. In addition, details often trickle out about the star players at the franchise. We take a close … Read more
This article looks at the salaries of rugby players with the Highlanders in New Zealand. It’s true that individual salaries are private contracts. However, the general salary ranges for Super Rugby are made public by New Zealand Rugby. In addition, details often trickle out about the star players at the franchise. We take a close … Read more
This article looks at the salaries of rugby players with the Crusaders in New Zealand. It’s true that individual salaries are private contracts. However, the general salary ranges for Super Rugby are made public by New Zealand Rugby. In addition, details often trickle out about the star players at the franchise. We take a close … Read more
This article looks at the salaries of rugby players at the Chiefs franchise in New Zealand. The team was originally known as the Waikato Chiefs. It’s true that individual salaries are private contracts. However, the general salary ranges for Super Rugby are made public by New Zealand Rugby. In addition, contract details often trickle out … Read more
This article looks at the salaries of Super Rugby players at the Auckland Blues. It’s true that individual salaries are private contracts. However, the general salary ranges are made public by New Zealand Rugby. In addition, some details often trickle out about the star players at the franchise. We take a close look at two … Read more
This article reviews current salaries of Western Force players in Super Rugby. Individual salaries are private contracts that are seldom made public by the Perth franchise. However, details get leaked to newspapers and other sources. We’ve reviewed the most reputable accounts of Force salaries. How Do Western Force Players Get Paid? Before we consider the … Read more
This article reviews current salaries of NSW Waratahs players in Super Rugby. Individual salaries are private contracts that are seldom made public by the New South Wales franchise or Rugby Australia (RA). However, recent years have seen several renegotiations of salary levels between RA, the Australian franchises, and the players union. That has made player … Read more