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12bet.com The sport of Rugby is often referred to as the "father" of American football. Rugby started at least 70 years before American football and football evolved with many of the same principles, strategies and tactics. However, there are several obvious differences. 12bet.com

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE GAME

Rugby is played at a fast pace, with few stoppages and continuous possession changes.12bet.com  All players on the field, regardless of position, must be able to run, pass, kick and catch the ball. Likewise, 12bet.com All players must also be able to tackle and defend, making each position both offensive and defensive in nature. There is no blocking of the opponents like in football, and there are only five substitutions per game allowed for each team. A rugby match consists of two 40-minute halves. Finally,12bet.com rugby is considered to be a gender equity sport as approximately 25% of all players in the United States are female.

FIELD OF PLAY

Rugby is played on a field, called a pitch, that is longer and wider than a football field, more like a soccer field. A typical pitch is 100 meters (110 yards) long 70 meters (75 yards) wide. Additionally, there are 10-22 meter end zones, called the in-goal area, behind the goalposts. The goalposts are 'H'-shaped cross bars located on the goal line and are the same size as 12bet.com American football goalposts.

THE BALL

The rugby 12bet.com ball is made of leather or other similar synthetic material that is easy to grip and does not have laces. Rugby balls are made in varying sizes (3, 4 or 5) for both youth and adult players. Like  footballs, rugby balls are oval in shape, however are rounder and less pointed than footballs to minimize the erratic bounces we see in football. 12bet.com

PLAYERS & POSITIONS

A rugby 12bet.com team has 15 players on the field of play, both American football and soccer have 11 players on each team. In rugby, each team is numbered the exact same way. The number of each player signifies that player's position. Players numbered 1-8 are forwards, who are typically the larger, stronger players of the team whose main job is to win possession of the ball. 12bet.com These players are similar in size and abilities as American football linebackers and lineman. Players numbered 9-15 are backs, who tend to be the smaller, faster and more agile players. Their main role is to exploit possession of the ball that is won by the forwards, similar to the roles of 12bet.com American football's running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks.

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