Rugby Union Positions

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1. We are usually the heaviest member of the team, and there are two of us, a "loosehead" and a "tighthead". What position am I? Hooker Lock Flanker Prop

2. I am usually the player who throws the ball in at line-outs, and I also play a crucial part in winning scrums. What position am I? Answer: (One Word)

3. We are usually the tallest two players on the team, and we usually jump in line-outs. We are also known in scrums as the engine room. Who are we? Front Row Back Row Locks Back Three

4. At one time we were known as "wing - forwards". We are part of the scrum, and wear numbers 6 and 7. Who are we? Rover Flanker Half-back Lock

5. When naming me, people were incredibly unoriginal: I am called the ________ man (the number I am in the scrum)? Twelve Six Eight Seven

6. I am often the smallest players on the field, and sometimes known as a "half-back". I am also known as the scrum half. What number do I wear? 9 10 4 13

7. I am sometimes known as a "first five eighth" and do a lot of kicking from hand. I wear #10. What position am I? Scrum-half First ten sixteenths Centre Fly-half

8. We are often the biggest backs on the field, and responsible for some big hits. We wear #12 and #13, although a few players have not wanted to wear the "unlucky" #13. What position are we? Centre Fullback Wing Halfback

9. We are often the fastest players on the field, and when we do get the ball we try and fly down the sidelines to score. Some of the more recognizable players played our position. What are we? Wings Full-Backs Centres Half-Backs

10. I am the last line of defence on a rugby field and often have to make one-on-one tackles in open field. I wear number 15 and am often seen behind everyone else. What am I? Sweeper Full-Back Goalie Defence