Should I Play Rugby?

Question

Im in grade 9 in highschool, i wiegh 137 pounds, and im not crazy strength, on a vertical bench press i could do 80 about 10 times. but my leg strength is better. i play soccer alot, and im going to ply hockey, training has already started which im doing, and we dont play much this year, its just building up to get stronger for the next years. we play with g12,g11,g10 and g9. thanks

Answer 1

Rugby is a great sport. it is fast paced and has great continuity. If you did enjoy soccer and you do like contact and competitive sports, rugby is great. If you are scared about getting hit with no pads, it is not much to worry about. Rugby tackling is a whole different style than football tackling. in football, players are trying to go for the big hit. While in rugby you are just trying to get the guy down. Everyone gets the ball and all have an equal chance to score.

Answer 2

give any sport a try

Answer 3

rugby is a great sport. it's all about respect. not big hits. when you learn how to tackle properly, you don't get hurt. so don't be worrying about that. every rugby team needs fast strong players and your well suited for it. give it a try, and if you don't like it? you'll still come out the other side with a few new skillz!

Answer 4

no! instead football or cricket will be good for you to play. have a nice time and good luck for your future!

Answer 5

Ofcourse give rugby a go, the most important thing is you have a good coach who can advise you properly and teach you about techniques to use on the field, eg tackling, running lines, cover defending, positional play and who will look after you sensibly as a player.

Answer 6

I think you should definitely give rugby a go. I've played rugby for almost 20 years and I'm not what you call line backer material. Unlike American football, rugby is a lot like soccer in terms of its continuity, alot of the game is all about getting the ball into the oppositions open spaces.

And an intelligent player is worth more to a team than just size. You take Luke McAlister and Johnny Wilkinson for instance although not exactly shrinking violents they are a bit on the light side as far as size goes for top flight rugby.

What I like about rugby is that its mostly an amateaur game, played by poeple like you and me. Mostly its just a healthy way to get rid of ones frustrations built up over the week.

My advice to you is give it a go, don't worry about size take what you learnt in soccer like pace, fitness, ball skills and apply it to rugby. Like most sports its all about techiqnue and know how. Being the fittess person on the field also helps and don't be afraid to get stuck in

Answer 7

Give it a go. Rugby isn't all hitting and scrums. They also need players who are quick on their feet and can run the ball. Go out, learn some new skills and have fun!

Answer 8

if u can run fast and also handle the ball well.. im sure you cud be a good winger or even a fullback

Answer 9

because of your weight  you could probably play forward. Alot of things are determined on your height as well. If you're short you'd play hook, tall with good leg strength, fly half or centre. Your coaches in highschool will have a good idea of where you should be playing, they base your position on your potential, not necessarily your physical attributes. Rugby is a great sport, and i can honestly say you'd be missing out if you didnt play... id give it a shot, you have nothing to lose

Answer 10

yeah, why not!

Answer 11

do it....do it....do it

Answer 12

my roommate was smaller than that and now starts for a university starter.  he still doesn't weigh 170 pounds so definitely go for it.  size isn't everything in rugby and you have what it takes!

Answer 13

Yes!! play rugby, it is a great sport. You will make friends for life

Answer 14

You Americans can stick to your NFL **** and us English will play our rugby, yes? Good idea.

Answer 15

Give it a shot anyway it'll only add to your fitness and you can have a great time, if you can kick a ball well then maybe playing as a back would suit you, and with speed that will back you up

Answer 16

Please ignore the above answer.  Rugby is a great sport and should be enjoyed by every country!  You'd probably be best suited in the backs, but give a few positions a try and see what suits you best.  Don't worry about your strength at this stage, this will come as you get older and bulk out a bit.  Have fun!

Answer 17

at your age you need to have very good handling and very long passes and unless you've been working on them both for years, i dont think you will be a high enough standard

but rugby is an amazing sport and i think you should give it a go

Answer 18

Absolutely go for it.  Rugby isn't all about big guys smashing into big guys.  It takes all types to put the ball under the posts