Rugby positions can be confusing to say the least. ESPN has put together all you need to know about rugby union positions, what they do, and what number they wear. Loose head prop - The No.1 prop ...

Oh, hang on, we’ve started talking about positions… Rugby union teams of 15 are split into eight forwards and seven backs, numbered 1-15 with each number corresponding to a position.

A competitive rugby union match is played ... but require the physical skills of speed, agility, balance and awareness. No. Position Responsibilities 9 Scrum-half They link between forwards ...

Rugby may have changed over the past 12 years but the basic skills of the fly-half are still the same. The fly-half - or outside-half, stand-off or first five-eighth, depending on which part of the ...