A competitive rugby ... The positions numbers 9-15 on the field are called the backs. These players are usually smaller than the forwards, but require the physical skills of speed, agility ...

Objectives: To compare the physiological and anthropometric characteristics of specific playing positions and positional playing groups in junior rugby league ... (body mass, height, sum of four ...

Lowering the tackle height in men's rugby has successfully reduced the rate of head collisions among players, a study ...

Lowering the tackle height in men’s community ... analysed footage from Scottish Rugby which recorded players’ activity including tackle type, body position, contact point and head contact.