Smash Rugby

Over the years and around the world the game of Rugby has had many different names, for example the Greeks called it Episkuros where as the English named it Fute Ball. The game of Rugby began in English boarding school like Eton Early games did not allow the player to run with the ball in their hands in the direction of the goal and there was no limit on the number who could take part. This resulted in a mad scramble and it was decided more rules were needed. Some time after this running and having the ball in your hands was allowed.

The first written rules appeared in 1870 for this popular sport that now has Rugby League and Rugby Union as it’s main competitive championships. Rugby is played on a field area of 100 metres long and 75 metres wide and starts with a kick off to a challenger in midfield, the ball must travel at least past the 10 metres line. There is a referee and touch judges to monitor the play. The teams consist of seven backs and eight forwards in each team of 15.

There are 2 forty minute halves to each game with extra injury time. Points are scored in many different ways. Substitution players are allowed as in Football and a player is allowed to grasp and pass as well as kick the ball. He can run with the ball until tackled by an opponent and can pass to any player. It is important to remember that the oval ball cannot be passed forward, it is only allowed to be passed sideways or backward.