St. Olaf Rugby

Hard, fast, and sweet.

Allow Me to Introduce MyselfMy name is Alicia, and I am a center.I am also the match secretary and on the execs board

of the club.What you should know: -I love rugby.-I truly believe that it is the best sport on earth.In this presentation I am going to give you a brief

intro to rugby, reasons to play, and the way of the culture.

Sit back and enjoy. Call out questions during or after. We have a plethora of people that can answer your questions, too.

Is Rugby That Game Where You Tackle People…?

Yes. Yes it is.A brief history of this amazing game!Thought to have been originally from soccer played at

Rugby School in Warwickshire, England between 1750 and 1823. So it has a history.

It is said that in 1823 William Webb Ellis broke the local rules of a ruby-like game by running forwards with the ball. Shortly after this the Victorian mind turned to written rules for sports, and the Boys from Rugby School produced the first written rules for their version of the sport in 1845.

This game is the predecessor modern American Football. (and is infinitely cooler, as you will come to find out)

Why Do I Want to Play Rugby?!

Well, there are MILLIONS of reasons to play rugby.Seriously.Here are just a few.

LOVE OF THE GAMERugby is like a fine wine. Complex, delicious,

and F^#*ING AWESOME.Rugby, contrary to popular belief, is a very

complex and complicated game. Not just people beating the S#^$ out of each other.

It is truly a multifaceted game. There is constant defense and offense and everyone has a part in gaining ground and scoring attempts.

It is completely addicting.

The FANSWe love our fans. We are getting more and more each

home game (Carleton), and the ones we do have are diehards.

Rugby is becoming more and more popular in the U.S. and it is definitely something to know more about, even if you just want to be a spectator.

The COMMUNITYOnce a rugger, always a rugger.When you go to strange place, and you see

someone with a rugby tee-shirt, you automatically have one new friend. Rugby players love other rugby players.

Certain people are drawn to rugby, and generally the people that stay with the sport are of a certain type. While we are usually loud, tough, and hardcore, we all tend to get along.

Rugby is something that unites everyone, whether strangers, teams, or even just fans.

The INCLUSIVITYThis is part of the whole community thing.When you join St. Olaf rugby and commit yourself to

the sport, you have an automatic 25 friends on campus. You don’t have to be good, you don’t have a certain disposition; if you play and just love the game, we love you too.

We take people of all sizes, athleticism, and initial interest.

We work hard as a team, but we play hard. Do we ever! Rugby at St. Olaf provides a network of friends so random and glorious, you could only hope to finds all these wonderful people in your dizziest day dreams.

All the cool people in one place!! We hang out all the time, too.

AND, we aren’t cliquey bitches.

The SOCIALSAnother part of the community aspect.One famous part of rugby is the fact that you spend 80

minutes beating the crap out of each other on the field (40 minutes halves) and then go have a social (a party).

Partying with the other teams is generally a lot of fun.We have tournaments in which we stay at hotels,

which is also extremely fun, if you can imagine.We have a whole culture that revolves around rugby.

We have songs, miscellaneous games, and other activities that are strictly rugby.

We. Have. Ridiculous. Amounts. Of. Fun.

A Two Part SystemThere are two components to any rugby

team. There is the backs, or the backline, and the forwards, or forward pack.

They are both essential to rugby, although forward skills are generally more applicable to the sport as the whole.

There are many ways to explain the difference between forwards and backs, but I was always told the horse metaphor.

Forwards: The ClydesdalesThe hitters, the hard core tacklers, ball runners,

the big members of the team.These players are the work horses. They work

hard and steady throughout the whole game.While all players do both offense and defense,

the forwards are largely the defensive squad. They prevent running of the ball from the other team and likewise run the ball not around players, but through them.

The forward pack is responsible for scrums and other pieces at the break downs in the game.

The HOOKER

Funny, right? NO. This player is the badass center of the scrum. The hook the ball back, throw for line outs, and are the compact powerhouses that rock the field. Must have steady hands, lots of courage, and tenacity.

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The PROPS

These two players prop up the hooker in the scrum. These are the big, strong, and stable forwards that you don’t want tackling you. They know how to use their size and make the people they tackle wish they were never born.



The LOCKSThese two players look like they wandered off a basketball court on to the rugby field. They are tall, unbelievably strong, and the engine of the scrums. These players are undoubtedly one of the people on the field you don’t want pursuing you.



The FLANKERS

These two are the bat-shit crazy players on the field. Totally psychotic, these players don’t feel pain. Because they bind so loosely on the scrum, they can fly off and nail the opposing flyhalf or anyone else who has the ball. These players work hard, tackle hard, and live hard.



The EIGHT MAN

The tail end of the scrum, this player is a key part of plays off the scrum. They are an all star- fast, strong, and smart. Eight man, like flanker, is a highly pursued position and attracts the best of the best. These players, in addition to tackling, need to have hands like glue and a daring spirit.



The Thoroughbreds: The Backline The other side of the rugby coin, the backs are the

movers and the shakers.These runners move the ball down the field with

speed, precision, and grace.That’s not to say these players aren’t tough. They

are also responsible for tackling the opposing backs and preventing scoring by the other team.

The backs are a singular unit, and perform together. These thoroughbred racehorses score the majority

of the trys and are responsible for the break-aways and ball handling in the game.

The SCRUMHALF

This a forward and back hybrid player. The mind of the field, this player consults with the flyhalf to control the backs and also plays an integral role in organizing the forwards. They are responsible for moving the ball, making a difference in the game, and guiding the team. Must have excellent hands.



The FLYHALF

The brain of the backs. This player has a clean jersey at the end of the game. They are responsible for calling players, organizing the backs, kicking intelligently and making sure that the backline adapts to changing conditions. Excellent hands and a good kicking foot.



The CENTERS

Inside and outside, peanut butter and jelly. This dream team pounds into opponent back line, runs creatively, stiff arms, and powers past the competition. These are the tenacious tacklers of the backline.



The FULLBACK

The last line of defense. This player retrieves kicked balls, joins in the backline for integral plays, and takes care of any runaway players on the opposite team. They have a golden foot and must be great full field tacklers.



The WINGERS

Strong and weak side wings are, contrary to the distinction, both strong and important players. These light, speedy, and intelligent players take over the side lines and score the goals. These are generally smaller players, but they pack a fast punch that few can catch.



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