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Rugby (Positions (Center (outside center: faster of the two centers, this…
Rugby
Positions
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Number eight
The player in the back of the scrum, usually takes the ball out
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Center
outside center: faster of the two centers, this player is used to gain yards and charge the defense
inside center: decoy runner for fly-half, and back-up kicker
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Wing
Fast players, but when they have possession of the ball, their main job is to offload the ball
Prop.
Smaller, more muscular players, usually involved in the ruck
Full back
Strong tackler, and the last line of defense, this player must make the tackle or the opposing team will score
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Points
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Conversion
2 points: A free kick awarded after a try, the points are awarded when the ball is kicked between the posts
Penalty Kick
3 points: Opposing team has the opportunity to gain 3 points after the opposing team causes infringement
Drop Goal
3 points: Can be kicked out of the hand, as long as the ball bounces first
Other Terms
Ruck
A ruck is formed when the offence is tackled and one player from the offense and one player from the defense push back and forth to try to get possession of the ball
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Poaching
When the defense takes possession of the ball after the offence is tackled, before a ruck is formed
Scrum
Restarts play by having the players packed together with the ball in the middle to try to gain possession of the ball
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