The number 8's duties are similar to his loose forward team-mates - to tackle, carry and provide the backs support in breaks. But he also has the added responsibility of securing possession at the ...

A scrum is finished when the ball has come out of the scrum. Once it has, then the opposition scrum-half can tackle their opposite number for the ball. But in some situations the number 8 may dribble ...

As a collision sport, rugby union has a relatively high overall injury incidence, with most injuries being associated with contact events. Historically, the set scrum has been a focus of the sports ...