Am I too small to play as a forward (rugby union)?

Question

I used to play as a hooker when I was at school but I play outside center now. Im 22, 5ft 9" and weigh 11st 2lbs, could I start playing as a forward again maybe as a flanker?

Answer 1

No offence but you seem a bit lightweight to be a forward, especially at your age. I'm only 16 and at 6'1" and 12st i'm not big enough to play as a forward for my 6th form team, god knows how you'd be big enough for a forwards position as a 22 year old.

Answer 2

yeah i am about the same height and weight and most of the lads i play with in the forwards are about the same...but im only 18 - so it would depend what kind of level and age you are going to play at :)

Answer 3

I don't see why not. If you were good at the game and enjoyed it at school there is no reason you can't now.

Answer 4

That depends. What kind team are you playing on? I currently play at collegiate level and our hooker is roughly your size.  It also depends on what you are most comfortable doing. I say as long as you aren't a midget in comparison with the rest of your forwards and you are comfortable with the position, give it a go.

Answer 5

Yes, no, mabee so!  I don't fallow Rugby

Answer 6

The thing with any game is to enjoy what you do. If you are comfortable as a hooker then fine the pity is that if you do you would probably not progress.

If you are speedy then flanker or halfback.

Answer 7

I'm an inch shorter and have played at hooker, prop and scrum half.

Answer 8

When I was your age a couple of years ago I was about the same weight and about 5" taller. I started off playing fullback and outside centre but then moved to 2nd row due to my height.

I can't see a reason why you couldn't play flanker - you would be an awesome blindside that would put plenty of fear into an opposing half-back or flyhalf. Obviously if you have been in the centres you would have some speed about you so I think you would be fine.

Answer 9

yeah no problem i played flanker for years i was 5 10 and 12 stone as long as your quick and can tackle no problem try to bulk up with weights but always keep your pace thats the biggest weapon in rugby

Answer 10

i dont see why you couldnt play flanker or even hooker. my cousin was 5foot6 and a hooker. just stay away from the second row