Taking in a rugby match for the first time can be quite the experience. Not knowing the rules makes it a little challenging. Having former rugby players as your guides is certainly helpful!
The Seattle Seawolves, one of 13 teams Major League Rugby teams, faced off against the LA Giltinis in front of nearly 4,000 fans at Starfire Sports Complex.
The home team lost 12-31. A late 'try', crossing the goal line with the ball (worth 5 points), made the score somewhat respectable. The subsequent 'conversion goal', a drop kick worth 2 points, was unsuccessful.
Let's see if any of these are right....
Above a 'hooker', supported by a pair of teammates, attempts to receive a ball from a 'thrower' during a lineout. (This is how the ball is returned to play after going out-of-bounds.)
A 'hooker' attempts to throw the ball into a 'scrum'. They'll then attempt to retrieve the ball and pass the ball to the players in the backline (not pictured).
Protection is minimal. Just a couple of players wear soft protective helps to protect their ears during a scrum.
Passing must always be backwards.
Only a ball carrier may be tackled. Once down they must immediately release the ball and roll away allowing play to continue.
No comments:
Post a Comment