I want 2 play rugby, im not sure wat position.im 6'2 200lbs 18yrs.i feel fast but compared to real ruggers idk

Question

i consider myself athletic i ran a 4.9 forty yard dash in high school football, i know that seems slow but that was almost 3 years ago and i feel much faster now. i also had a 24inch vert at the time. i can now bench 250 and can squat almost 400. i have 11% body fat, i train in MMA so im in pretty good shape. but i really want to play rugby, im rather new to it and i was wondering if anyone could help with what position id fit best in. id greatly appreciate any input.

Thank you!

Sincerly, Mike

Answer 1

You should definitely play scrum-half so you can just run over the other scrum-half with the ball and then dish off to loose forwards. Good luck!

Answer 2

um if i were you id go for either second row or number eight. Number eight preferable if your strong?

Answer 3

probably second row

Answer 4

well mate 6'2 sounds like 2nd row (or lock as it's called) but you have big weight and good pace from what you say, you could be no.8 (thats the acrual name of the position lol) as if you have pace and good weight you could be the main running man. a no.8 is at the very back of the scrum and the last man of the forwards. big guy, strong runner. If you can break tackles i suggest you look into becoming no.8...=]

Answer 5

hallo ...I 'm italian and i play rugby in Italy.I think that your "rule" is number eight.

I write in New Zeland Yahoo Answer beacause I want to learn some English and because I love rugby.

I think that the New Zeland team is the best.

Bye

Answer 6

you should play second row or in the back

Answer 7

Hi Mike, You should play:

A:) Second Row

B:) Number Eight

C:)Blindside Flanker

Cheers!

Answer 8

remember fitness is a vital component of rugby also.

by the sounds of things, i believe you'd be most suitable as a number 8(runner of the back of the scrum but requires you to be versatile in defence, you need to cover the backline and be help the 1st-five and centres defend), flanking positions(side of the scrum, similar role to the number 8, open is generally quicker and more versatile and is usually a first tackler off a scrum as well as being a person who can 'steal' the ball whereas blindside flanker is a mix of the number 8 and openside).

i dont believe you'd be suitable as a tight-five player(prop,lock,hooker) this early in your career as it requires a vast understanding of the mechanics of the game first. as you learn more you could possibly move in to that area if you wish, dont listen to what people say about those postions, you need to experience it first hand, once you've grasped the concepts of it, i believe it to be one of the easier positions in the team.

you could also possibly play in any of the backline positions depending on your ball-handling skills and your 'brains'. each of the backline positions requires different knowledge and skills but if you had a good head, can throw a dummy or two and kick a ball you may be suited to any of the backline positions. if you were to go into the backs, try centre(hit the ball up, provide support to the wingers as well as passes, and become as is what is now being known as the forth loose forward, or the loosie of the backline who tackles and steals the ball).

if your not too confident, try wing to get a bearing and if you like pressure try fullback or 1st five/fly-half. these two require a calm head and an ability to predict what is going to happen.

hope this helps, play hard, no fear, play fair

Answer 9

I had a play weight of about 160 to 170.  I was quick and a good play reader.  I played bar league winger until I was near 50.  

See the very good link below.  Otherwise, walk on the pitch and show your stuff.

Answer 10

Definitely one of the five forwards who start the scrum off. Perhaps hooker.

Answer 11

Hi Mike,

You need to find a club with a qualified coach to advise you and - more importantly - train you.  Rugby union is a *very* technical game, and learning technique is not only important to skill level (and therefore contribution to your teammates), but also to safety, both yours and others. Being generally fit and strong is necessary, but NOT sufficient.

Most importantly, do NOT play front row unless and until you have been properly taught by qualified people - not even (especially not) if someone says "we really need a hooker and you could start for us in a year".  [I was a front-row forward, and love the game there - but nowhere on the field is proper mechanics more important.]  Blind-side flanker is probably fastest to pick up, especially for someone your size and strength.  

Good luck, mate.

Mark L

Answer 12

Look at playing Flanker or No.8.