RUGBY

Rugby is probably the most brutal sport in the world because it is a full contact sport with no pads or and kind of protection. Rugby is played at a fast pace, with few stoppages and continuous possession changes. All players on the field, regardless of position, must be able to run, pass, kick and catch the ball. Likewise, All players must also be able to tackle and defend, making each position both offensive and defensive in nature. There is no blocking of the opponents like in football, and there are only five substitutions per game allowed for each team. A rugby match consists of two 40-minute halves. Finally, rugby is considered to be a gender equity sport as approximately 25% of all players in the United States are female. A rugby team has 15 players on the field of play; both American football and soccer have 11 players on each team. In rugby, each team is numbered the exact same way. The field is probably the oddest thing in the game. Rugby is played on a field, called a pitch, which is longer and wider than a football field, more like a soccer field. A typical pitch is 100 meters (110 yards) long 70 meters (75 yards) wide. Additionally, there are 10-22 meter end zones, called the in-goal area, behind the goalposts. The goalposts are 'H'-shaped cross bars located on the goal line and are the same size as American football goalposts. Mr farrel this post is for last week ending 9/25.