How many players each side r required to play rugby?

Question

How many players each side r required to play rugby?

Answer 1

Rugby is normally played by teams with 15 players, although there is also rugby sevens, a quicker game with 7 players a side.

A team consists of 15 players, eight forwards numbered 1 to 8, and seven backs, numbered 9 to 15. Depending upon the competition, there may be up to seven replacements (substitutes or reserves). Professional rugby contains seven reserves, with a player only being allowed to be substituted once, unless they are a front rower and are replacing an injured front rower. Another exception to this rule is the "blood bin" where a player with a visible cut can leave the field for 10 minutes and then return to continue after receiving treatment. A player sent to the blood bin may be replaced by another player during treatment; if the bloodied player returns to play within 10 minutes, it is not counted as a substitution.

The main role of the forwards is to gain and retain possession of the ball. They take part in set pieces of the scrum and the line-out. Generally, forwards are larger than the backs, which makes them stronger but slower. Forwards also have a role in taking the ball forwards, but generally do so by driving into the opposing forwards.

The role of the backs is to move the game forward by running or kicking the ball. The scrum-half will gain possession of the ball from the forwards and usually feed it to the fly half (no.10) who then controls how the attacking team will proceed. The backline will tend to score its tries by focussing on the tactical placement of players, creating holes in the opposition defence line. A successful backline will cause the opposition to commit too many players at strategic points allowing for space to open up for the faster, outside backs (wingers and fullback).

The following diagram locates the various positions in the 15-man team. All members of the starting 15 wear jerseys numbered from 1 to 15 and keyed to their positions (though alternatives exist); see rugby union positions and rugby union numbering schemes for more information. The first eight players, known as forwards or the pack, play in the scrum. The remaining seven players play as the backs.

Answer 2

14.

Answer 3

15 in rugby union

13 in rugby league

Answer 4

15 but you can play 12 or 7`s it`s just a little harder

Answer 5

Rugby Union starts with a starting XV (15)

7 players are allocated to the bench as subs

So in total there should be 30 players on a field at one time (not including the ref) BTW, jersey no. 10 is the best!

Peace

-Go Wallabies!

Answer 6

You can either plays 7"s rugby or 15 man rugby

Answer 7

A match shall be played by not more than fifteen players in each team.

Answer 8

15

Answer 9

In the game of rugby you have to have a minimum of 13 players(No Flankers) and a max of 15 players

Answer 10

Rugby Union has 15 starting players on each side and a bench of 7 substitues. There are 8 forwards and 7 backs

You can also play with 7 in the short and bloody quick game. THere are 3 forwards and 4 backs and a rolling bench of 6 players (I think)

Answer 11

It depends on what type of rugby you are playing. A regular game has 15 aside, but you can also play 10's and 7's.