In Rugby Union where does the name for the playing position of fly-half originate from?

Question

In Rugby Union where does the name for the playing position of fly-half originate from?

Answer 1

Origin of Fly-Half

In 1878 at Cardiff, in Wales, they developed a short pass to one of the half backs who would then go charging ahead with the ball. He became known as the flying half back which in time was shortened to the fly half. In New Zealand the fly half is sometimes referred to as the 1st 5/8, implying a slightly deeper position than halfback

Answer 2

In 1878 at Cardiff, in Wales, they developed a short pass to one of the half backs who would then go charging ahead with the ball. He became known as the flying half back which in time was shortened to the fly half.

Answer 3

interesting question!

Answer 4

It comes from the League code, the union side is ripping our code apart!!!