Information
& Brief Description of Rugby
Rugby is a full contact sport invented at Rugby School,
England, roughly 150 years ago. Unknown to many Americans
is that rugby is the second most popular sport in
the world, behind only soccer. The easiest description
is that it's like a combination of soccer and football.
The game is fluid like soccer, being stopped only
by penalties with ball possession constantly in contention.
Like football, the game is full contact. However,
unlike football, no hard padding or protection is
worn. The game thrives on a unique combination of
fitness and strength.
There
are 15 players on each side of the ball, 8 forwards
and 7 backs. Generally, it is the forwards' responsibility
to gain and control possession of the ball while it
is the responsibility of the backs to gain territory.
All players can run with the ball and score and all
are also responsible to make tackles in defense. The
nature of the positions open the game to wide variety
of physiques, from the muscular bruisers to the super
fast sprinters and everyone in between.
Scoring
is similar to football. Penalty kicks, which are place-kicks
from the point of infraction, are worth 3 points. Drop-goals,
which is a half-volley kicked through the uprights while
the ball is in play, are also worth 3 points. A 'try,'
which is the original touchdown since the ball must
be placed on the ground, is worth 5 points. The conversion
kick after a try is worth 2 points.
Experience
is not required to play for Daytona Beach, we welcome
athletes from all walks of sport. Most of our current
players arrived at the club with no prior experience
yet we are still very competitive. There are no try-outs
and being "cut" from the team is an idea foreign
to the game. If you train regularly, you will play regularly.
If
you're interested, please feel free to email any of
the officers listed above, or just show up to training
and we'll teach you the game! |