2. Basic Info
• 2 continuous 40 min. halfs(no timeouts or
huddles)
• field dimensions: 100m. x 70m.
• 15 players to a side
• no pads or helmets are worn
• football originated from
rugby
• rugby originated from
soccer
3. How to play:
• ball can only be moved by running, kicking
or throwing sideways
• ball is still live after player is tackled
• points: try 5pts, extra point 2pts, field goal
3pts
• game only stopped for injuries or penalty
• when in try zone ball must "touchdown" on
ground
4. Positions
Forwards: #'s 1-8 Backs: #'s 9-15
• •
• •
props (loose & tight head) scrum-half
•
hooker
•
fly-half
•
lockes
•
left wing
• •
flankers (blindside & openside) inside center
•
eight man outside center
•
right wing
full back
