This is just a miscellaneous look at some of the things that may be useful to know in rugby. We'll just tie up some loose ends, from scoring to the evolution of a rugby player to the difference between rugby and football.(Many people don't know there is a difference!)

THE EVOLUTION OF A RUGBY PLAYER!

RUGBY VS.FOOTBALL

1.In rugby, the ball cannot be passed forward, - rather, the ball moves backwards from player to player. There is no quarterback in rugby that passes the ball downfield to a receiver - every player on the field is eligible to run with the ball and can pass backwards to any teammate, who then continues downfield.

2.There is no blocking in rugby. No player can shield or protect the ball carrier, and only the player with the ball can be tackled.

3.Play in rugby is continuous. The game does not stop when the ball hits the ground or the player with the ball is tackled. Instead, the player who is tackled must immediately let go of the ball, making it available to any player on either team.

4.No gear is permitted to be worn in rugby besides a mouthguard, which is a must to play. We all know how football players pad up!

SCORING

TRY- This is like a touchdown, except that the ball carrier must get the ball into the endzone and touch the ball down over the goal line for five points.

CONVERSION- After a try, the scoring team can kick the ball through the uprights for an additional two points.

DROP GOAL- At any time in the game, the team with the ball can try to kick the ball through the uprights from any point on the field for three points.

PENALTY KICK- After certain penalties, the team without the penalty can choose to go for a try or a penalty goal by a dropkick or a kick from the point where the penalty occurred. The ball must go through the uprights for three points.

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