How far does an average rugby player run in a game?

Question

How far does an average rugby player run in a game?

Answer 1

Not too sure about this. Depends on the position, the opponents and the weather. As an average 10km+ should be an ok answer.

Answer 2

i've read someplace that a forward runs between 4-6 miles per match and a back runs 3-4.  but im not really sure where i read that and it was a while ago.

Answer 3

it depends on the position you play. Forwards have to be ready at every breakdown/phase, so i would assume hey run around 6 miles, probably more.  

Backs (depending on position again) probably run around 4-5 miles.

Those are rough estimates, if you want to me more accurate, just picture running up and down a 100m field  thats 70 m wide.

Answer 4

Very much dependant on the position they play.

A back rower would run 12km+ I'd say.......

A flyhalf/centre/winger maybe half that......