What position in rugby? What are the responsibilities?

Front row Pillar player and Hooker

Second row Both Locks

Tight forwards General term for front row and second row ( Front row and second row)

Flankers (Flanker) Two flankers (Openside flanker and Blindside flanker)

Forward pack (Pack) All forwards (All Forwards)

Loose head forwards, Back row (Loose forwards, Back row) Flankers and No.8s (Flankers and No.8)

Forwards (Half Backs) Scrum half and Fly half

Midfield (WRs and Centres)

Returning half and Centre (Fly half and Centres)

Forward pack (Pack) All Forwards (All Forwards)

Forward pack (Pack) All Forwards (All Forwards)

Forward pack (Pack) All Forwards (All Forwards)

Forwards (Pack) All Forwards (All Forwards) and Centres)

Inside Backs (Inside Backs) Inside halfbacks, scrum half and tackle (Inside Centre, Scrum half and Fly half)

(Five-Eighths) Wide Receivers and Inside Centre (Fly half and Inside Centre )

(Three-Quarters) Centres and Wingers)

(Back Three) Fullbacks and Wingers

Outside Backs Outside Centres, two Wingers and Finalists (Outside Centre, Wingers and Fullback

The fly-half is sometimes called the "stand-off half", as they are the forward players who play away from the main group. In the Southern Hemisphere, especially New Zealand, the Fly Half is often referred to as the 'first five-eighth'.

The use of 'near flanker' and 'far flanker' is often confused. In the game, two flankers often ride on the outside of a proper group rushing formation. One of the flankers who is on the side closer to the sideline is the "near flanker". The two flankers rarely switch places with each other, but only ride on the left and right sides of the front group.

Centerbacks are often categorized as inside and outside centerbacks, and are seldom differentiated by left or right side position. This is not the case with edge defenders, who are differentiated by left and right side defenders.

15. The last defender

The last defender stands at the back of the defense and is the "trailing center back" of the defense. In defense, he has to pay special attention to the kicking of the opponent. As the last man in the defense, the last linebacker needs to have excellent defensive skills.

The last linebacker is expected to receive a high-thrown kick. After receiving the ball, the last lineman has the option of kicking the ball back across the field, so the last lineman needs excellent tactical awareness and kicking technique. And in recent years, the last defender often has to start a counterattack from the backfield with the ball after receiving the kick. This also requires excellent attacking skills, speed and boldness. When attacking, the last defender often needs to join the halfbacks and wingbacks to take part in the attack. They often stand between the outside centerbacks and outside wingbacks to create a numerical advantage of playing more against less.

Famous rugby fullbacks include Percy Montgomery of South Africa, Latham of Australia, and the retired Jason Robinson of England.

14. and 11. wingbacks

Wingbacks are often given the opportunity to score touchdowns, and are known as the "finishers" of the field. finisher." Forwards and other defenders are expected to open up gaps for the wingbacks, and once the ball is successfully distributed to the wingbacks, they are expected to drive down the field and score a touchdown. Typically, the wingback is the fastest player on the team. In addition to their speed, they are required to make crosses or other fakes to break through opponents. In contemporary rugby, wingbacks often leave their position to pick up receivers and halfbacks. Traditionally, wingbacks were expected to be small and fast, but since professionalization, particularly under the influence of Jonah Lomu, wingbacks are now almost as tall and powerful as the forwards. Especially when very close to the opposition's poles, wingbacks often play the role of flanking strikers, carrying the ball forward to blitz the opposition's defense.

When the ball is kicked in by the opposing team, the wingbacks often play a similar role to that of the last defender. Their job was to get back to the fullback after the ball had been kicked by an opposition player. In terms of modern rugby, the last and the two wingbacks should act as a unit when kicking the ball and on defensive counter-attacks, rather than placing the onus on the last guard. The wingbacks need to be as versatile as the fullback, but the wingbacks need to be stronger on offense than on defense. Again, many edge defenders are able to double as a last guard.

One common play in football is for the strongside linebacker to receive the ball and cut toward the middle of the field. This play can be used to surprise the offense by changing the style of play, or it can be used to open up a gap for the outside linebacker to pass a cross-checking "conversion pass" (also known as a scissor pass) to him.

Now, the wingbacks are expected to play a kind of top-down role. In addition to the traditional wingback skills, the wingbacks learn from the skills of the fullbacks (the 9s and 10s). When the offense is in the white-hot phase, the receiving back or passing back is likely to be let down by the opposing defense and unable to participate in the play. In this situation, the inside edge defender is expected to step up and take over some of the positions that require creativity from the linebackers.Austin Healey, Breyton Paulse, Shane Williams and the up-and-coming Sitiveni Sivivatu are prime examples of this type of edge defender.

Famous rugby wingbacks include Jonah Lomu of New Zealand, Sivivatu, Rokocoko, Bryan Habana, who was 2 in 100 meters for South Africa in 10 seconds, Shane Williams of Wales and many more.

13. outside halfbacks and 12. inside halfbacks

Central defenders need to be able to do it all: break through the opponent's defense and deliver accurate passes. When the game changes from offense to defense, the center back needs to be able to tackle. The two center backs are often divided into outside center backs and inside center backs, and sometimes into left center backs and right center backs.

Inside center backs are physically stronger and more creative than outside center backs. Inside center backs will have the difficult task of attracting the opponent's defense, opening up gaps for the outside forwards, and organizing the defense with the strikers, both offensively and defensively. Inside halfbacks will also need to learn some of the passing and kicking skills of the receivers, so that when the receivers get involved with Ruck or Maul and can't get out of the way, the inside halfbacks can step in and play the role of the receiver.

Outside LBs need to be quicker and have more breakaway ability than inside LBs. They are a sharp knife in the back line, usually the receiving back or inside center back will make the ball to them, and when breaking through the opposing guards and facing the last line of defense, the center back will then distribute the ball to the wing backs. Outside halfback also need good body and break through the opposing defense skills, and in the defense of the same to be very aggressive, especially in the tight defense.

10. Tight End

This position is one of the deciding factors in winning and losing. During the game, the receiving back makes key tactical decisions, such as whether to apply the kicking play, whether to make a play to another defender, whether to pass the ball back to the forwards or simply to break through with the ball himself. An ideal receiving back should be fast and treacherous, able to make quick decisions to direct the backline on offense or defense, have excellent kicking skills and ball control, and be fearless under pressure. In addition to superb defensive skills, the position requires strong leadership skills.

In football, touchdowns are just one means of scoring points. A receiving back is usually a kicker who can kick a field goal and play a vital role in the game.

9. Passing Guard

The passing guard bridges the gap between the forwards and the linebackers and is the centerpiece of the offensive playbook. Athletes at this position need to be relatively small in size, but need to have an open career, be agile enough to handle situations, have outstanding ball handling skills, and be skillful and accurate passers.

On defense, they are often the first player to pounce on the opponent. Every time a positive group rushes, Boldle and Rucker, the pass rushing backs are expected to stand behind the formation and attack immediately after getting the ball. On a positive group rush, the pass rushing backs are to put the ball into the formation. On a scramble for an out-of-bounds kick, the pass defender is allowed to get close to the formation of the forward players and try to get the ball that bounces off the jumping player.

It is also a good idea for a pass defender to have some conversation skills while playing. Although the rules don't allow debating with the referee, most pass defenders will subtly signal the referee that the other team has committed a foul.

1. Loosehead Pillar and 3. Tighthead Pillar

The duties of the two Pillar players are to support the hooker in a positive group ruck formation and to lift the player who jumps for the ball when the lineout is thrown. Pillar players, like second rowers, are the mainstay of the positive group rushing formation. Therefore within a rugby team, the pillar player is generally the strongest and heaviest athlete. In contemporary rugby rules, only professional players are allowed to play in these three positions in the front row, as only trained professionals can ensure that the formation does not collapse when the front group charges. If a front row player is not professional enough, the athlete's neck and spine can be broken and his life threatened. If a team does not have enough front row players and no substitutes, the positive group charge formation must be played in uncontested conditions.

The tighthead pillar player is on the right side of the formation when charging in a positive group. Because both sides of the bull rush from the right to the left, player #3 is referred to as the tight end strut player. In a positive group rush, the head of player #3 should be between the opposing team's loosehead prop and the hooker. Conversely, our loose head strut is located on the left side of the formation with only the opposing tight head strut on the right side. Although some neutral observers believe that the two pillars are similar and that some players can play both positions, it is still too tough to switch between the two pillars if you are hard pressed to do so. England's Jason Leonard and Wales' Gethin Jenkins are among the rare players who have played well in both pillar positions.

Rugby rules state that when charging in a square group, the tighthead pillar player has to put his right arm on the upper left arm of the opposite loosehead pillar. The rules limit the use of the loose-head strut player's left arm. While a pass defender can throw the ball into the formation from either side of the square group rush, it is generally rare to throw the ball from the tight head strut side. This is because the opposing hooker would be too close to the ball if this were the case. Therefore, the rules imply that the loosehead pillar player should be on the left side of the positive group charge formation.

The pillar player has one more duty. To orient the entire formation properly during the positive group charge, to prevent the opposing team from twisting the positive group charge formation out of shape, and to push the entire formation toward the opposing team's pole formation.

In addition to the positive group rush and boundary kicks, the pillar players should apply their physical strength and weight to get the ball to Rucker and Bauer and pound the opponent with the ball.

2. Hookers

Hookers are a key part of both offense and defense. When charging in a positive group, the hooker has to use his feet to hook the ball to his side, hence the name. Because of the intense physical pressure on this position, the hooker is one of the most unsafe positions on rugby. When throwing a lineout, the hooker is responsible for throwing the ball down the field. This duty is more flexible and mobile than the front and second row players, so the hooker is again somewhat like a flanker forward or number eight. The hooker is the main source of power in the scrum when the group is charging, and plays a key role. Of course, some teams give this responsibility entirely to the prop. In addition to this, the hooker can also act as a stalwart when the opposing team throws the ball into the scrum, disrupting the scrum and trying to steal the ball from the opposing team.

The hooker is supported by two pillars in a positive group ruck. Sometimes the hooker will play a key role in the ruck. On offense, the hooker is a lead attacker and directs the entire front row. And on defense, they are a brick wall in front of the backline.

4. & 5. Lockers

Lockers are generally the tallest on the team, so they are often relied upon when fighting for the lineout. They need to be very strong bouncers and rely on their teammates to lift them up for the first touch to get the ball to the scrumhalf so that possession can be contested.

When a positive group is charging, the two locks have to bury their heads between the three front rowers. They are also responsible for keeping the formation intact and channeling power through the front rows, which is why the locks' position on the field is also known as the "engine room".

Lockers are big, strong and have excellent jumping ability. They also have good ball control and can open up gaps in the opposing team's defense when Luck and Bauer are on the field. The ball locks are also the mainstay of the scrum when it comes to Lark and Bold.

6. Near Flankers and 7. Far Flankers

Flankers do not have a fixed position in the formation during the game and need to be flexible in their stance. In case of a failed possession push, they need to handle the ball and organize a new attack to secure possession.

When the positive group is charging, the flankers are not the main players of the pushing formation, but they can quickly get out of the formation and pounce on the opposing defenders after they have competed for the ball, pushing them back magnificently. The flankers need to cover our forwards if their side wins a positive group scrum. However, since the flankers are going to play a role in the positive group rush, they need to have a combination of weight, strength and speed.

Since flankers play a more flexible style, they'll have to gradually build up their own style of play. For example, they could specialize in punt-around techniques and daredevil tactics to become a big man, or they could strengthen their tactical literacy and follow the defensemen into the opponent's position.

8. The number eight

Inside rugby, the number eight is the only field position that doesn't have its own unique name. The current number eight needs to be both strong and fast. In a positive group rushing formation, the number eight is the back of the entire formation, controlling the direction of the ball with his feet and passing it to the number nine scrum-half. The number eight player is the connection point between the front line and the back line, so the receiving back and inside halfback can direct the number eight player and choose to rush with the ball like a fullback. This gives the number eight plenty of opportunities to break with the ball at set pieces.

The number eight is generally taller and more physically well-rounded. Passing to the number eight is part of the tactic when fighting for a lineout. Like wing forwards, eights rarely have to push the line, but they often need to react quickly to fill gaps in the forward line. In the chaos of the pitch, the number eight should have a strong ability to fight for the ball and destroy the line when a ruck is formed. On offense, he should be just as capable of breaking down opposing defenses as a halfback or inside flanker.