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! |
