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Rugby Terms

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The set play restarting play after the ball has been taken or kicked to touch
Losing, dropping, or knocking the ball forward from a player’s hand resulting in the ball being awarded to the other team in a scrum (two words)
A player drops the ball on the ground and kicks it as it bounces off the ground. It is very difficult and rare and is worth 3 points. (two words)
In addition to running the ball up the field, a team may advance the ball by doing a _____ ____ _____. All players need to be behind the kicker. If they are in front of the kicker, they must wait until one of the “onside players” runs past them.
After scoring a try, the scoring team attempts to kick the ball through the uprights from any point on an imaginary line that runs the length of the field through where the ball was touched down. In rugby, this is worth two points.
Following a tackle, other players on their feet may contest of the ball. If the ball is on the ground between them, it is called a ______ and players may only use their feet to gain possession
During rucks, scrums, and mauls, an imaginary line is present. An _________ penalty is committed if crossed.
The group of players normally numbered 9 through 15 who do not participate in scrums and lineouts, except for the scrumhalf. They provide more of the speed, agility, and evasiveness. Similar to wide receivers and running backs on a football team.
Number of players on field for each team during full-field play.
Down
Created when a player is tackled but not to the ground. Teams will attempt to strip the ball away from the tackled player and resume open play.
Similar to a field goal in football and is worth 3 points. (two words)
The group of players, normally numbered 1 through 8 who form the scrum and lineouts. Typically the larger, more physical positions on the field (much like lineman on a football team) and are responsible for scrums, lineouts, rucks and mauls.
Used to restart play after a minor or technical infringement of the Laws (penalty), There are eight players per team in the scrum who compete for the ball.
Similar to a touchdown in football. Worth 5 points.
A penalty try is worth this many points.
Similar to football, they occur at the start of each half, and after a score. The major difference from football is that the team that just scored will receive rather than kick.