Does anyone play rugby and either play flanker or hooker?

Question

Does anyone play rugby and either play flanker or hooker?

Answer 1

im a bit of a utility player, my main position is tighthead prop, but i did play flanker in my early days. i have been playing hooker aswell for the seniors. its completly different to prop, im so used to concentrating on pushing and disruptin the ball that i have to concentrate extra hard to win our own scrums when im playing hooker. its fun when you steal the ball aswell

Answer 2

Rugby started in 1823 in the town of Rugby England. The elgend goes that William Webb Ellis was playing football (soccer for us here in the states.) He got frustrated trying to dribble the ball so he picked it up and ran with it. A spectator commented "That was a good try."

The sport became known as Rugby football. (ie a variation of football (soccer) at the town of rugby). The first American Football match was Princenton vs Rutgers in the late 1800s. Basically this was a game of rugby with the addition of the forward pass. This is why American Football is called football. A variation of Rugby Football which is a variation of European football

Some argue rugby is not as rough or violent as american football because there is less contact in rugby (ie no blocking) Plastic parst & padding and helmets can be used as weapons  in american football to hit the opponent where is is not (or less) padded. One of the laws of rugby is no plastiic or metal inserts or braces can be used.

I am a Prop (formerly a lock in college. before lifting in lineouts when height was more of a factor) Props prop up the hooker. The hooker hooks the ball back thru the props feet. The scum half rolls teh ball in from the hookers left side. It terms of size locks / second rows are the tallest. The props usually the largest then the 8 man then flankers / wing forward then hooker. FYI The props are the ones with the strongest necks they protect the hooker and the hookers shoulders are below the props in the scrum. The right side (tight head prop leads the pack in a second ahead of the loosehead priop and hooker.)

Answer 3

I played hooker for the Detroit RFC women's team for 6 years.  I also played 15's in Ontario Canada for 2 seasons.  I was a flanker for them.  So, the previous answer is correct, usually hookers can flank.

I really enjoy the #2 position because you get involved with just about everything.  If your throw in on the line out is c**p, you may end up out of the line out completely to create an overload in the backline (if you are quick!)  Hookers who are fit tend to play the position as a 3rd flanker.  Scrums can suck sometimes, but they are also one of the most exciting part of the game for forwards.  The longer you play hook the more you develop your own strategies and techniques.  A strong lower body is just as important as strong neck muscles for hookers.  Your props may take the bulk of the initial engagement, but hookers take the lead in the scrum and organize everyone on the crouch and hold.  The lower the better!

I miss playing so much!

Answer 4

I'm retired now but I played club rugby and University rugby.  I played a bit at all the forward positions but mostly flanker.  What do you want to know?

Answer 5

I used to play and did try prop and flanker (yes I know I'm girl) but wasn't particularly good!

Answer 6

Many players play both hooker and flanker.

First up the person who said props are flankers is an idiot. Props are front row, wearing 1 or 3, flankers are back row wearing 6 or 7.

I play both hooker and flanker, normally hooker. Hookers require stronger neck muscles beacuse they take presure in the scrum along with the props. Flankers usually need to be fitter, and are better tacklers.

Steve Thompson the England "hooker" is actually a back row, hence his terrible performaces at line outs. Most hookers play back row, but the requirement to be a front row specialist means many flankers do not know how to hook.

Answer 7

Never known anyone to do that. Props (flankers) have to be heavy and boxy to be able to transfer the push from the second row to the opposing scrum, as well as to resist the force from the other side. A hooker often has to raise both of his feet to capture the ball that's gone in among the opposing scrum's legs. He also has to strike very fast. So he needs to be lighter and nimbler. You'll get someone playing both positions in school rugger, maybe, but not in serious club rugger.

Answer 8

The technical answer to your question is "yes".  Not the most helpful one, though.

I currently play prop, but I'm working on my fitness to shift into flanker position next season (with luck).  If I may ask: what's prompting the question?

Answer 9

I know vaguely that rugby is like football, but worse for wear and tear on the body.

I have no idea what flanker is.

In this country, if you play hooker, the cops arrest you for prostitution.

Answer 10

I have played with many hookers.

Answer 11

We all like to  play rugby.

Answer 12

I used to play flanker. And have played blindside and openside, which are the common flanker positions in New Zealand and most other countries. Though some teams do play Left and Right Flanker, but I find that a little confusing as my perceptions of the roles are based on the closeness to the sideline and the positioning of the first 5.

Hooker is very differnt to a flanker, though as they are not expected to put as much weight into the scrum as a prop, they are sometimes considered an extra loose-forward.