Professional rugby players are heavier on average than the general population. Props are the heaviest players in Rugby Union with an average weight of 118 kgs (18st 8lbs). Locks are the next heaviest players on the field. This article looks in-depth at how the different positions stack up against each other and against the general … Read more
This article is based on a subreddit article and statistics prepared by Nivaia. The author kindly permitted me to use the contents. Any variations and mistakes are mine! Is Home Advantage A “Real Thing” In Rugby? It’s very easy to trot out the old line that home advantage is worth a few points in rugby. … Read more
There was an average of thirty lineouts per match in the opening round of the 2022 Six Nations. The average in international matches in the early 1970s was more than double that number. Why are there much fewer lineouts now than ten or twenty years ago? This article looks at averages in the modern game. … 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
We looked at the statistics for tackles during the 2021 Six Nations Rugby Championship. This article uses these figures to calculate how many tackles are made by players in a rugby match. You may be surprised to see that there are huge differences between player positions. How Many Tackles Do Rugby Players Make? This graph … Read more
How old are professional rugby players when they retire? And does the position they pay in influence their retirement age? This article calculates the general age of retirement based on nearly 500 professional rugby players in England. What Age Do Professional Rugby Players Retire? The average retirement age for professional rugby players in England is … Read more
It’s no surprise that statistics show that wingers and fullbacks are the fastest players on a rugby pitch. But how fast do they actually run? And are they naturally fast, or can rugby players train to increase their speed? This article takes a close look at these questions. How Fast Do Rugby Players Run? When … Read more
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
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
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