Olav
Rugby union has 15 players and is a bit more structured than rugby league.
League only has 12 players (I think) and has basicaly the same rules as union except there isn't rucks. When a players' tackled he gets up and the ball gets distributed by a scrumhalf again. You have to score a try within 5 tackles or kick the ball. League is very exciting and is more focussed on loose play and scoring tries (although it's not really played in South Africa) Scrums only involve 3 players.
(I think I've got this right, although I've only watched League a bit, haven't played it though)
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Originally posted by CrowleyBy us, there are rucks so I'm playing Union!🙂
Olav
Rugby union has 15 players and is a bit more structured than rugby league.
League only has 12 players (I think) and has basicaly the same rules as union except there isn't rucks. When a players' tackled he gets up and the ball gets distributed by a scrumhalf again. You have to score a try within 5 tackles or kick the ball. League is very exciting an ...[text shortened]... e a bit, haven't played it though)
Let's talk a bit about sports 'cos I just love sports
Thanks for the info!😏
Olav
Originally posted by LivingLegendLet's say historically they are (+ South Africa and France).
My coach says that Australia, New-Zealand and England have the best teams......is that true?
Olav
For this year's world cup I'd put my money on either England or New Zealand.
England is playing great rugby now and the NZ teams are playing great rugby in the Super12.
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Originally posted by CrowleyLeague has 13 players, basically you loose both flankers. League is all about defense from what I can make out. If the oppenent does not break your line they will not score, if they do its very hard to stop them. I watched it when I was in Oz and it was good there, but here it just seems endless crashing the line.
Olav
Rugby union has 15 players and is a bit more structured than rugby league.
League only has 12 players (I think) and has basicaly the same rules as union except there isn't rucks. When a players' tackled he gets up and the ball gets distributed by a scrumhalf again. You have to score a try within 5 tackles or kick the ball. League is very exciting an ...[text shortened]... e a bit, haven't played it though)
Let's talk a bit about sports 'cos I just love sports
Union is a quality game
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Originally posted by CrowleyThe West Indies were the the only "unlucky team" as they lost their points against Bangladesh. Austrailia were just awesome - they rode there luck, smashed the opposition bowling, while Gillespie, Lee and McGrath were in a different class.
Anybody wanna discuss the upcoming rugby world cup or maybe the cricket world cup that concluded recently?
On the subject of the cricket - man but SA had some bad luck.
Freekin ausies are winning everything nowadays.
Andrew
Originally posted by latex bishopWell that depends on your definition of luck innit?
The West Indies were the the only "unlucky team" as they lost their points against Bangladesh. Austrailia were just awesome - they rode there luck, smashed the opposition bowling, while Gillespie, Lee and McGrath were in a different class.
Andrew
Lost against an in-form Lara when we played the windies (dropped him twice).
Lost against an in-form Flemming when we played NZ (dropped him on 52 if I remember correctly) and we could still have won if it wasn't for the rain.
Lost against the rain again when we played Sri Lanka.
SA just isn't meant to win a cricket world cup.
The ausies are a great team yes.
Crowley, answering you from the other thread, yes i do watch rugby, but i am a league fan at heart. If the kiwis win again this year though i might stop watching altogether 😠.
As latex said league has 13 players, and it varies quite abit from rugby. Besides each tackle ending in both teams backing off 10 metres and the ball always going back to the team in control (hence a tackle count), the scoring is slightly different and possession of the ball is a lot more important.
For the first time in almost 10 years my league team is doing really well (please, if you're from aust and follow league own up, i have an irresistable urge to gloat), but to balance things out the brumbies are taking the porcelain plummet.