A penalty try is awarded after foul play prevents a probable try from being scored. Typically penalty tries are awarded close to the defending teams tryline and often after sustained pressure. The attacking team is awarded 7 points automatically and does not have to attempt the conversion (prior to 2017, the attacking team had to … Read more
With all the talk recently of Leinster’s unfair advantages in terms of their squad, it seemed a good time to take a look at whether Rugby is still a posh game dominated by private schools. Rugby has long been associated with the upper classes in Ireland, but is this stereotype still accurate? In 2017 the … Read more
A neck roll typically occurs in a ruck situation when an attacking player attempts to remove a defender in a jackal position over the ball. The dangerous/illegal element occurs when the attacker arms move up the body onto the neck and shoulder area, then attempts to ‘roll’ this player out of the ruck by the … Read more
Cauliflower ears are a common concern for rugby players, certainly for forwards, it can just come with the territory. Fortunately with the right prevention methods and equipment, it is possible to minimize rather than remove all together, the risk. Wear a Scrumcap or Ear Protection Guard. Wearing a scrumcap or protection guard when playing rugby … Read more