The Rugby Ball and its oval shape did not come about because the ball needed to be handled during a rugby game.

THE POSITIONS OF THE GAME RUGBY

Below is the list of positions for rugby union, there are 15 players a side, generally divided into 8 forwards, and 7 backs. The forwards are those in the scrums, while the backs, well, stay back. Layout of team on the field...

No. 1 & 3 - Props No. 2 - Hooker No. 4 & 5 - Second Rowers No. 6 & 7 - Flankers or 'locks' No. 8 - The eight man, or simply 'No. 8' No. 9 - Scrumhalf No. 10 - Flyhalf No. 11 - Weak side wing No. 12 - Inside Center No. 13 - Outside Center No. 14 - Strong side winger No. 15 - Fullback

Object of the Game

The Object of the Game is that two teams of fifteen players each, observing fair play according to the Laws and a sporting spirit, should by carrying, passing, kicking and grounding the ball score as many points as possible, the team scoring the greater number of points to be the winner of the match.

Click below to see some plays that are played in the game rugby.
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