Description
Description

Rugby is a dynamic, contact team sport known for its unique blend of physicality and strategy. Played with an oval ball, it involves two teams of fifteen players each, aiming to score points by carrying, passing, or kicking the ball into the opposition's territory and grounding it in the goal area, known as a try, worth five points. Additional points can be scored through conversions, penalty kicks, and drop goals. Key skills include tackling, passing, running, and strategic positioning.

Unlike American football, play continues even after tackles are made, leading to a fast-paced, continuous game. Prominent in countries like England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia, rugby has major leagues such as Super Rugby, the English Premiership, and the French Top 14.

History
History

Rugby originated in the early 19th century at Rugby School in England, where it evolved from football. The sport quickly gained popularity, leading to the first set of written rules in 1845. Over time, it split into two distinct forms: Rugby Union and Rugby League, each with its own rules and number of players. In the early 20th century, Rugby Union turned professional, significantly changing the game's dynamics and increasing its global appeal. Major events like the Rugby World Cup, established in 1987, further elevated its international profile. Throughout its development, rugby has maintained its core values of teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship.

Future
Future

Rugby is set to expand globally, with increasing popularity in countries beyond its traditional strongholds like Japan and the USA. This growth is evident in events like the Rugby World Cup, which showcases diverse international talent. Innovations in technology and training methods are enhancing player performance and safety. Women's rugby is gaining momentum, promising greater gender equality in the sport.

Emerging variations like Rugby Sevens offer a faster-paced, more accessible version, appealing to a broader audience. These trends indicate a dynamic evolution, with rugby becoming more inclusive, technologically advanced, and globally recognized as a major sporting discipline.

Common Questions
Common Questions
How long is a rugby match?


There are two 40-minute halves that equal out to 80 minutes of playing time. Time is also affected on whether the match goes into extra time in knockout stages if so, there are two extra time periods that last 10 minutes each.

What is a scrum in rugby?


A scrum is a form of restarting play in rugby. It involving players jumping on each other and interlocking arms and head to fighting for possession of the ball when the ball is lost and neither team has possession.

How do you play rugby?

Two teams of 15 players each fight for possession of the ball to score into the opposing endzone by carrying, passing, or kicking the ball. The match is started off with a kickoff and the receiving team can score to get five points.

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6’6” | 1.98 m
September 19, 1985
Alun Wyn Jones
198.000
1985.00
34000
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Alun Wyn Jones
6’2" | 1.88 m
May 27, 1991
Beauden Barrett
188.000
1991.00
40000
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Beauden Barrett
5’11” | 1.80 m
June 12, 1983
Bryan Habana
180.000
1983.00
14000
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Bryan Habana
5’10” | 1.78 m
March 5, 1982
Dan Carter
178.000
1982.00
37000
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Dan Carter
6’5" | 1.96 m
May 12, 1975
Jonah Lomu
196.000
1975.00
98000
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Jonah Lomu
5’10” | 1.78 m
May 25, 1979
Jonny Wilkinson
178.000
1979.00
33000
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Jonny Wilkinson
6’4” | 1.93 m
October 26, 1985
Kieran Read
193.000
1985.00
21000
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Kieran Read
6’7” | 2.01 m
March 9, 1970
Martin Johnson
201.000
1970.00
17000
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Martin Johnson
6’2" | 1.88 m
September 24, 1991
Owen Farrell
188.000
1991.00
89000
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Owen Farrell
6’2" | 1.88 m
December 31, 1980
Richie McCaw
188.000
1980.00
33000
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Richie McCaw
7.27”-7.77” | 18.46-19.74 cm (Short)
11”-12” | 28-30 cm
14-16 oz | 400-450 g
Rugby Ball
19.740
30.000
0.450
1700
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Rugby BallPerspective view of a 3D model of a Rugby BallPerspective view of a 3D model of a Rugby Ball
52.5’ | 16 m (Minimum)
18.71’-19.03’ | 5.7-5.8 m (Overall)
Rugby Goal Post
1600.000
580.000
70
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Rugby Goal PostPerspective view of a 3D model of a Rugby Goal PostPerspective view of a 3D model of a Rugby Goal Post
223’ | 68 m
367.5’-400.25’ | 112-122 m
81,978-89,297 ft² | 7616-8296 m²
Rugby Pitch - League
6800.000
12200.000
8296.00
900
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Rugby Pitch - LeagueView of a League Rugby Pitch in 3D available for downloadView of a League Rugby Pitch in 3D available for download
223.1’-229.66’ | 68-70 m
347.77’-472.44’ | 106-144 m
77,586-108,500 ft² | 7208-10080 m²
Rugby Pitch - Union
7000.000
14400.000
10080.00
900
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Rugby Pitch - Union3D model of a Union Rugby Pitch viewed in perspective3D model of a Union Rugby Pitch viewed in perspective
6’5" | 1.96 m
September 12, 1983
Sergio Parisse
196.000
1983.00
17000
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Sergio Parisse
5’10” | 1.78 m (Estimated)
May 7, 1959
Steve Hansen
178.000
1959.00
18000
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Steve Hansen
Jonny Wilkinson
Series of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Jonny Wilkinson with other related rugby players

Jonny Wilkinson gained more fame when he led England to win the 2003 World Cup, besides scoring its winning drop goal. The former rugby union player played fly-half position and has represented the British and Irish Lions, England, Newcastle Falcons, and Toulon and is regarded as the best in the list of rugby union players. At Toulon, he won a Top 14 championship and the Heineken Cup. He has won ninety-one caps for England and six for British and Irish Lions, a Grand Slam, three Triple Crowns, four Six Nations Championships, and admission into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.

Jonny Wilkinson has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Jonny Wilkinson in rugby positions measured with overall height
Jonny Wilkinson gained more fame when he led England to win the 2003 World Cup, besides scoring its winning drop goal. The former rugby union player played fly-half position and has represented the British and Irish Lions, England, Newcastle Falcons, and Toulon and is regarded as one of the best.

Jonny Wilkinson has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Jonny Wilkinson in rugby positions measured with overall height
Jonny Wilkinson
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Nationality: England

Position: Fly-Half

Years Active: 1997-2014

Birthday
May 25, 1979

Drawings include:
Jonny Wilkinson standing, running, stance

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Sergio Parisse
Scaled height comparison illustration of Sergio Parisse in relation to other rugby professionals

Sergio Parisse has garnered lots of media attention as an Italian rugby union player and captain. He is Italy's most capped player and number three worldwide among the most capped rugby players. He has represented Italy in five rugby world cups, becoming a two-time International Rugby Board (IRB) Player of the Year besides being the most dominant number eights. In the field, he was applauded for his alertness and athleticism, confidence, and running abilities. Sergio has won the European Challenge Cup, Top 14 championship twice, Coppa Italia, and National Championship of Excellence twice.

Sergio Parisse has a height of 6’5" (1.96 m).

Set of illustrations of Sergio Parisse in various rugby poses measured with overall height
Sergio Parisse has garnered lots of media attention as an Italian rugby union player and captain. He is Italy's most capped player and number three worldwide among the most capped rugby players. He has represented Italy in five rugby world cups, becoming a two-time IRB) Player of the year.

Sergio Parisse has a height of 6’5" (1.96 m).

Set of illustrations of Sergio Parisse in various rugby poses measured with overall height
Sergio Parisse
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Nationality: Argentina

Position: Number 8, Flanker

Years Active: 2002—

Birthday
September 12, 1983

Drawings include:
Sergio Parisse standing, running, stance

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Alun Wyn Jones
Height comparison diagram of Alun Wyn Jones compared to other rugby players

Alun Wyn Jones captains the Wales national rugby team. The professional rugby union player had also captained Ospreys and is both Wales' and the world's most-capped rugby union player. He plays the lock position and has also played as a blindside flanker in his first debut for Wales. Jones has won three grand slams besides taking home the best player award in the 2019 Six Nations Championship. In 2016, he made his twenty-first try breaking Ospreys previous record. These field successes saw him receive the appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

Alun Wyn Jones has a height of 6’6” (1.98 m).

Collection of drawings of Alun Wyn Jones measured with overall height
Alun Wyn Jones captains the Wales national rugby team. The professional rugby union player had also captained Ospreys and is both Wales' and the world's most-capped rugby union player. He plays the lock position and has also played as a blindside flanker in his first debut for Wales.

Alun Wyn Jones has a height of 6’6” (1.98 m).

Collection of drawings of Alun Wyn Jones measured with overall height
Alun Wyn Jones
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Nationality: Wales

Position: Lock

Years Active: 2004—

Birthday
September 19, 1985

Drawings include:
Alun Wyn Jones standing, running, stance

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Rugby Pitch - Union
Drawing of a Union Rugby Pitch compared to other similar sports fields

The Union Rugby Pitch is the Olympic-sized rectangular grass field defined by the area of play and in-goal areas in a Union Rugby match. Union Rugby Pitches are differentiated from League Rugby by a larger field of play and the designation of the 22m line. The general area of play is located between the goal lines and the touchlines, and is where much of the game occurs. The in-goal areas are between the goal line and the dead ball line, and contain the goal posts. Along the field are distance markers to signify distances along the field. Players can score a try by placing the ball inside the in-goal area, and score a goal by aiming the ball through the opposing goal posts.

Union Rugby Pitches have an overall length between 347.77’-472.44’ (106-144 m) and width of 223.1’-229.66’ (68-70 m) for a total area of 77,586-108,500 ft² (7208-10080 m²). The area of play between the Try-Lines is 328’ (100 m) with In-Goal Areas varying from 19.69’-72.18’ (6-22 m). The Union Rugby Pitch is marked with 10m and 22m lines with two sets of broken distance lines at 16.4' and 49.21' (5 and 15 m) from the touch lines.

Top view drawing of a Union Rugby Pitch measured with length, width, and pitch markings
The Union Rugby Pitch is a rectangular grass field defined by the area of play and in-goal areas in a Union Rugby match. Union Rugby Pitches are differentiated from League Rugby by a larger field of play and the designation of the 22m line. The general area of play is located between goal lines.

Union Rugby Pitches have an overall length between 347.77’-472.44’ (106-144 m) and width of 223.1’-229.66’ (68-70 m) for a total area of 77,586-108,500 ft² (7208-10080 m²). The area of play between the Try-Lines is 328’ (100 m) with In-Goal Areas varying from 19.69’-72.18’ (6-22 m). The Union Rugby Pitch is marked with 10m and 22m lines with two sets of broken distance lines at 16.4' and 49.21' (5 and 15 m) from the touch lines.

Top view drawing of a Union Rugby Pitch measured with length, width, and pitch markings
Rugby Pitch - Union
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223.1’-229.66’ | 68-70 m
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347.77’-472.44’ | 106-144 m
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77,586-108,500 ft² | 7208-10080 m²

Try-Lines: 328’ | 100 m
In-Goal Area: 19.69’-72.18’ | 6-22 m
Broken Distance Lines: 16.4’, 49.21’ | 5 m, 15 m (from Touchline)
10m Line: 32.8’ | 10 m (from Half-way Line)
22m Line: 72.18’ | 22 m (from Try-Line)
Clearance: 16.4’ | 5 m
Field Markings: 6” | 15.2 cm (Touch, Goal, Dead ball); 4” | 10.2 cm (Broken)
Field Numbers: 6.56’ | 2 m (Optional)
Surface Materials: Natural or artificial turf

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Rugby Pitch (Union) plan

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Martin Johnson
Scaled height comparison illustration of Martin Johnson in relation to other rugby professionals

Martin Johnson is your best choice if you are looking for England's greatest rugby union players. This tag he received after captaining England to the 2003 Rugby World Cup victory. Martin was also regarded as the greatest rugby union player in the lock position. He also represented and headed Leicester, helping them win five premiership titles, the 1993 Pilkington Cup, two European Cups, and two Heineken Cups. Martin is a two-time Grand Slam winner, six-time Triple Crown winner, and a five-time Six Nations Championships. After retiring from play, he became England's manager, guiding them to the 2011 Six Nations Championships victory.

Martin Johnson has a height of 6’7” (2.01 m).

Set of illustrations of Martin Johnson in various rugby poses measured with overall height
Martin Johnson is your best choice if you are looking for England's greatest rugby union players. This tag he received after captaining England to the 2003 Rugby World Cup victory. Martin was also regarded as the greatest rugby union player in the lock position. He also represented Leicester.

Martin Johnson has a height of 6’7” (2.01 m).

Set of illustrations of Martin Johnson in various rugby poses measured with overall height
Martin Johnson
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6’7” | 2.01 m
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Nationality: England

Position: Lock

Years Active: 1989-2005

Birthday
March 9, 1970

Drawings include:
Martin Johnson standing, running, stance

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