This is so comprehensive. Being South African everyone just assumes I'd pick it up or understand our national sport. Problem is, no one every bothered explaining wtf was going on and what each position involved. Great video, wish I'd had something like this growing up.
Same here, been too embarrassed to ask coz everyone expects you to understand each infringement. My school didn't have much sports and my town didn't have a team so it's not something I grew up around
I'm on a girl's rugby team in America and I'll be honest this wonderful sport has changed my life and I know its not as popular here which sucks. I love being a prop it has made me more confident and sure of myself
It's pretty big in Australia, but not as big as Aussie Football. Definitely a lot more fun though. I love playing rugby, i play on South Australia's first LGBTQIA+ Team, so good
My 16 year old daughter has just started training for her school team. She's still confused on how to play and what the fundamentals are. I will show her this video and I'm sure she'll be on her way. Very well done, James!
Thank you for the explanations!!!! I'm going to see my grandson play on Saturday, and know nothing about Rugby. He plays Scrum half. I will rewatch your tutorial again to learn more of his position.
In college, 45 years ago, I played Semi-Pro soccer $75 for a win, $35 for a loss). One day, getting ready for a game I watched the end of a rugby game. Watching that game, I was convinced that I was playing the wrong game! I've been a fan ever since but never had the fortune to get to play a game. I enjoyed the '95 Spring Bucks and loved invictus!
I wish this was more popular in America. I never heard of it until I started playing this year in college and I can honestly say it's more fun than American football.
Thank you so much for this!! I'm a sophomore (girl) from the United States and my friend who's a senior introduced me to rugby just a month ago and I love it so much. They made me scrumhalf for the season and I'm nervous because I barely know anything lol but it's really amazing.
I’ve been a fan of rugby since I saw the World Cup on TV in 2007. I wasn’t familiar with the laws and the flow of the game at first. As an American who didn’t grow up with rugby but is a fan, I’ve read many websites, and watched many videos and matches. This is one of the most thorough and clearly demonstrated videos on rugby that I’ve seen. I highly recommend it.
I’ve only watched one Rugby match, so needless to say, I’m a newbie! This video was a great start to learning the terminology, the positions, the field and the plays. I will watch this numerous times until I understand and be able to recognize and associate the plays during a match. Many thanks!
Thank you so much for this! I only started playing rugby for the first time in my life a few weeks ago and I’ve been so embarrassed because of how confused I am. This video has really helped me, I will be coming back to it! 👌🏻
I'm an American and I love watching the game. I first got introduced to it in the mid 1970's but never knew the rules. Your explanation really helps and I can now enjoy it more. I record the games on the Canadian channels and play it in slow motion so I can really see and understand the moves. It's far better than watching American football 😛
I'm from India and had no idea of the rules of rugby but being a sports enthusiast, wanted to understand the game. This is the best video I came across. Thanks alot man!
I played Rugby League (a similar but ultimately different game) in my youth but I would love to learn to be able to play Rugby. Rugby League is more fun to watch (IMHO) but Rugby seems more fun to play and has less potential for serious head injury. These are the two main attributes that attract me to it. The trouble is learning the game of Rugby. It's a lot harder to learn the game of Rugby than it is to learn the game of Rugby League. I wish they had Rugby in my area when I was growing up so I could've learned how to play it in my youth.
This is a full and well articulated primer on rugby. Thank you for the details and the logical breakdown of the core aspects. I appreciate how you did not compare the Rugby game to American Football. The demonstrating teams showed the game activity in good time, making the understand more full.
Don't feel stupid! It actually takes a couple of years to REALLY learn the rules especially for chaotic situations after tackles and in scrums & mauls. Played this wonderful sport for almost 40 yrs and made many great friends and memorable parties. There's a rowdy culture of song & drink after matches that makes rugby players "blood brothers (& sisters) world wide!!
I follow the All Blacks, and admire their talent and training. Regrettably I NEVER COMPLETELY understood the game. I never played as a youth and rugby is still not too popular on TV networks in the USA. (Bummer) This video was excellent. I will now cheer on “my Team” with a much better understanding of the sport.
Rugby gives me hope to participate in sport, during my primary years, football was the only sport that we played the most in my hometown and I suck at it, then I move to another country during high school, I was being introduced Rugby, then I immediately fell in love with it.
A very simple but clear explanation. Who knew Hask had this skill in his kit bag? But he left out the bit where Nigel Owens talks to you like you're still at school. 😁
I played my first rugby game for my school last year, been hooked ever since! I’m currently a wing/ centre, trying to transition into a backrower though lol
Just watched an international Womens Rugby match. Caught it by accident and it spiked my interest. I watched the entire game and enjoyed it very much. I may be a fan in the making.
Thank you for such a clear explanation of the game! As a Yank, I've always been intrigued by the sport, even though I've never really understood it! Now that I have a basic understanding, I think I can now watch a game being played on ESPN. I will keep watching other tutorials to further my understanding!
Thanks for this. As a parent with practically zero sporting experience & children who just joined a rugby club, this simple yet quit complete overview is a great help. I particularly appreciate the fact that you get straight to the information, unlike so many other YouTub channels that just waffle on for ages before giving you the info you are seeking. A bug thumbs up for that. Cheers.
I'm starting 3rds after Christmas at the age of 48 😂😂, never played before because I grew up in the wrong part of Dublin but I've always loved rugby. This should give me a leg up 😂😂
I was playing Mario & Sonic at the Tokyo 2020, was starting to get into Rugby, went here to try to understand it, now afterward James, I am now a fan of Rugby and now a subscriber of you James, your awesome.
I’m portuguese living in America and I am so proud of what the Portuguese team has accomplished in their short career , so I’m eager to learn and respect the sport 🙌🔥🍻
Great break down of the game in simple terms. I'm going to ask the lads in the U13's team I help out with to watch this as we have had lots of new players this season who have never played before. Thanks.
I’ve been playing rugby for 4 years and I’m 12, personally I think I’m really good at it, it’s my favourite sport by far and I’m witshijg to play for saracens when I’m older I’ve already got an Essex trial soon
was at the bar yesterday , and istead of dancing ,rugby match between rsa vs wales caught my attention , as i watch i said the this is interesting dont know how it goes but really loving this sport. thank you for this informative video i have a better understanding now . xxx
4 years later, I’m 18 played for Harlequins EDPP and my county but cut little under a year and a half ago. Stopped playing now, safe to say this video helped
Came here after watching 2 hours of rugby ref videos... didn't understand the rules and the procedures of the game much...now I have at least a basic understanding! Great beginner video, thanks James! Would love to see some more "in game film" with commentary and explanation of yours about what was going on (on a beginner level). Keep it up, great job! Greetings from Germany!
I watched this vid and I got in a rugby team I'm Number 8 It's been a fun season And I encourage everyone to start playing rugby This vid helped me a lot
Exceptionally clear summary of the essentials. I started playing in college in America in 1970. Then it was a club sport only. More fun to play or watch than American football. Now there is a professional league in this country and in the first two seasons my local team, Seattle, has won the championship. We sell out seating at every match!
Great video Hask, might want to consider adding "Union" in the title for any Americans though. With the Rugby League WC being hosted there in the near future that may come up a bit more
As a teenage hooker (got to trials for Ulster development squad), I still have to show this to friends! Although rugby is a big sport here, not many people seem to understand it, and it doesn't get the recognition it deserves, thanks for the video!
As a first time rugby player ever, this video honestly has put things into perspective for me. Thank you for spacing it out, and making rugby digestible for a noob like me. 😅😅😂
Due to start training for union on tuesday and I'm more than excited to say the least! After this, I feel like I understand it better. Coming from watching league, it isn't that much different apart from the lineouts, scrums and mauls. Looking forward to starting now :)
This was better than all the results above it. It's many years old though. I'll check your latest videos for updates that cover the parts that are still confusing . Thank you for your contribution to the world!
I'm an Indian and most people dont even know the difference between american football and rugby. But I became a fan of rugby and your guide has really helped me. Now my next problem is how to watch live rugby matches
So helpful! Especially with the WC in session. One critique - it's very difficult to read the printed slides while you are talking - maybe bring the bullet points in one-at-a-time at the bottom of the screen while the subject is being explained. But again, great tutorial!
Going to my first game tomorrow, in Toronto, ON...Toronto Wolfpack. Thanks so much for this video! Very informative, so I won't be so lost watching the game!
Kelly McKeown I’m a massive Wolfpack supporter. They are my favorite Super League team. As you probably figured out this is a different game. I love both. Have you watched Toronto Arrows? In the US and Canada we can love both codes.
Really good explanation of Rugby for people with little knowledge but great interest about the game! My hubby and I have started watching Seattle Seawolves games and this guide really helps. Will be watching this video several times because there is so much good info presented here!
Best summary I've seen and am sending it out to frie ds who are curious. Only two important things missing, I believe: 1. Kicking out to touch from a penalty 2. Illegal tackling (high, spear, etc.)
Raúl Escalante illegal tackles are part of “Foul Play” under the laws: he covers this. He does get the free kick wrong, though - you can kick for touch and will have the lineout, but he only spoke about kicking infield or what happens if you kick it off the end of the pitch. He also missed the 22 dropout, calling a mark from a received kick, a defender grounding the ball in their own in-goal area and a few other things (penalty tries, 5-yard scrums and a few other minor points).
@@cybertrophic Thanks, Chance, good point. Although growing very quickly in Mx, rugby is still largely misunderstood and maligned as barbaric. I feel that explaining all the measures taken in revising the laws to make play safer in a casual manner would help to change this. Another way in which I think it would improve the TV spectator experience, which I believe is largely the purpose for videos like this, is explaining bookings and sending-offs for dangerous tackles which had such dramatic impact in both this World Cup and the last. All that said, I think it's a wonderful video!
Raúl Escalante in fairness, this is a relatively old video, so the RWC isn’t really a factor. There is a reason Rugby has Laws and not Rules - it originated in public schools (which are, oddly, the elite schools traditionally attended by the sons of aristocracy and the wealthy upper classes), so there is an idea of “being a gentleman” and doing the right thing that is assumed to underpin all things in rugby. It was famously described as a sport for barbarians played by gentlemen, which is about right - the idea was to get all the energy and aggression out of students who were at boarding school, to ensure they didn’t have any left to start fights or get into trouble... 😂
I'm 51 years old. I just discovered this amazing game a few months ago. I'm excited about Major League rugby in America. Tomorrow is our championship. It is the greatest sport I've ever seen.
Thanks for the explanation, I'm a light heavyweight kickboxer myself but I really want to try a team sport and thought this was a good one to try since I'm too big for football. Gave me a good idea of how the sport works
thanks man , i always watch rugby but i didnt really know how it played n what was really goin on lol!! i am watching the 2020 Tokoyo Olympics now, now i really know whats goin on as i watch our United States womens team… Great video 😁
Really well explained and to the point. Rugby seems to have a lot in common with American football which is also a very stop/start game. I prefer real football though. Because you can't see the ball in rugby half the time. Once they all get in a scrum or fall over each other on the ground you can't see who is fouling who and where the ball is and it makes it hard to follow.
Cheers from France Mr. Haskell, thank you for the great work! Helped some of my friends to have a clearer understanding about this incredible game we play!
very in detail, thanks very much for the explanation!! also Just started rugby, and transitioning from american football... I always have to rmb to run behind the ball carrier instead of running in front of him....
This is so helpful I’m looking on starting but I have no clue what to do and I’ll be starting with good players straight away so this was helpful for rules and positions
This is so comprehensive. Being South African everyone just assumes I'd pick it up or understand our national sport. Problem is, no one every bothered explaining wtf was going on and what each position involved. Great video, wish I'd had something like this growing up.
Same here, been too embarrassed to ask coz everyone expects you to understand each infringement. My school didn't have much sports and my town didn't have a team so it's not something I grew up around
Vodatdam bulls got shat on yesterday how do you feel
Just started rugby , transitioning from American football it’s 50/50 on understanding . They just tell me to get the ball and run 😂
Been in your shoes, brother. It’s kinda a shock for a football player. It took me a year and 1/2 to fully get the transition down.
😂😂😂😂
😂 bro hahaha
Nice, here in nz rugby is basically the biggest sport here (I play winger or center it depends )
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm on a girl's rugby team in America and I'll be honest this wonderful sport has changed my life and I know its not as popular here which sucks. I love being a prop it has made me more confident and sure of myself
Same here.Just im in Hungary
@No Wallet somking weed ruins your cardio
Not enough information about kicking for touch.
@No Wallet ...dumbass. Maybe it can teach you how to be a man someday,but probably not.
It's pretty big in Australia, but not as big as Aussie Football. Definitely a lot more fun though. I love playing rugby, i play on South Australia's first LGBTQIA+ Team, so good
My 16 year old daughter has just started training for her school team. She's still confused on how to play and what the fundamentals are. I will show her this video and I'm sure she'll be on her way. Very well done, James!
You are a good father, stay like that
@@neoromanempirecould be her mom lol
Sure hope you have good dental insurance. She will end up losing a lot of teeth..
@@Belleluvsu2account name is wade and has a dudes face for a pfp, prob the dad
I’m South African and I just cheer whenever someone else does 😂🤦♀️ This was so helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for the explanations!!!! I'm going to see my grandson play on Saturday, and know nothing about Rugby. He plays Scrum half. I will rewatch your tutorial again to learn more of his position.
this is so wholesome please 😭
@@briijames751 ikr bro, imagine our grandad watches us playin, it sure do boost our speed and strength 99+
In college, 45 years ago, I played Semi-Pro soccer $75 for a win, $35 for a loss). One day, getting ready for a game I watched the end of a rugby game. Watching that game, I was convinced that I was playing the wrong game! I've been a fan ever since but never had the fortune to get to play a game. I enjoyed the '95 Spring Bucks and loved invictus!
"The dreaded cauliflower ears" 😂
I wish this was more popular in America. I never heard of it until I started playing this year in college and I can honestly say it's more fun than American football.
much more fun!! In fact I may start going to Rugby games here in Italy (northern) where I live
I just switched in college from football to rugby, I can’t wait to start
Matthew John Great news! I’m totally addicted to Rugby. The NFL sucks now. Rugby is so much better.
how often do yo practice and what division? just curious
Same
Triple H looks healthy here.
😂
Hask would literally snap a wrestler in half. Henry Tuilagi wouldn’t even slow down as he plotted his way through the roster... 😂
@@Fellman24 yup. Otherwise known as “The Game”.
@Jakob Brooks Yeah and it even bricks your computer while given all your passwords away free of charge.
Thank you so much for this!! I'm a sophomore (girl) from the United States and my friend who's a senior introduced me to rugby just a month ago and I love it so much. They made me scrumhalf for the season and I'm nervous because I barely know anything lol but it's really amazing.
Eyyy keep the grind, too bad here in NY there's not much rugby haha, played for 2 to 3 years on chile and I miss it
I’ve been a fan of rugby since I saw the World Cup on TV in 2007. I wasn’t familiar with the laws and the flow of the game at first. As an American who didn’t grow up with rugby but is a fan, I’ve read many websites, and watched many videos and matches. This is one of the most thorough and clearly demonstrated videos on rugby that I’ve seen. I highly recommend it.
I’ve only watched one Rugby match, so needless to say, I’m a newbie! This video was a great start to learning the terminology, the positions, the field and the plays. I will watch this numerous times until I understand and be able to recognize and associate the plays during a match. Many thanks!
Thank you so much for this! I only started playing rugby for the first time in my life a few weeks ago and I’ve been so embarrassed because of how confused I am. This video has really helped me, I will be coming back to it! 👌🏻
I'm an American and I love watching the game. I first got introduced to it in the mid 1970's but never knew the rules. Your explanation really helps and I can now enjoy it more. I record the games on the Canadian channels and play it in slow motion so I can really see and understand the moves. It's far better than watching American football 😛
I'm from India and had no idea of the rules of rugby but being a sports enthusiast, wanted to understand the game. This is the best video I came across. Thanks alot man!
Watching a friend's rugby game tomorrow and I've never watched one before. This is a great start.
I played Rugby League (a similar but ultimately different game) in my youth but I would love to learn to be able to play Rugby. Rugby League is more fun to watch (IMHO) but Rugby seems more fun to play and has less potential for serious head injury. These are the two main attributes that attract me to it.
The trouble is learning the game of Rugby. It's a lot harder to learn the game of Rugby than it is to learn the game of Rugby League. I wish they had Rugby in my area when I was growing up so I could've learned how to play it in my youth.
Every time he says "all shapes and sizes" they show the fat guy with the beard
LMAO
bet he can over power you and throw you.
😂
This is a full and well articulated primer on rugby. Thank you for the details and the logical breakdown of the core aspects. I appreciate how you did not compare the Rugby game to American Football. The demonstrating teams showed the game activity in good time, making the understand more full.
That was "quite simple" to learn??? I must be an idiot.
Same oh well try watching again worked for me
If you are enough of a lunk to play rugby and these guys understand it so can you, im thinkinof getting into rugby lol
Terminology is vastly different. I find once you get a handle on the terms then the actual rules will begin to take form in the mind.
Don't feel stupid! It actually takes a couple of years to REALLY learn the rules especially for chaotic situations after tackles and in scrums & mauls. Played this wonderful sport for almost 40 yrs and made many great friends and memorable parties. There's a rowdy culture of song & drink after matches that makes rugby players "blood brothers (& sisters) world wide!!
This was of great help. I intend to start playing rugby in a couple weeks and I'm happy I can go in at least knowing something about the game.
I've played rugby league most of my life in New Zealand and i've just begun to play union, thanks for the video.
this was so helpful! im playing for the first time as a high school freshman in America
I follow the All Blacks, and admire their talent and training. Regrettably I NEVER COMPLETELY understood the game. I never played as a youth and rugby is still not too popular on TV networks in the USA. (Bummer) This video was excellent. I will now cheer on “my Team” with a much better understanding of the sport.
Rugby gives me hope to participate in sport, during my primary years, football was the only sport that we played the most in my hometown and I suck at it, then I move to another country during high school, I was being introduced Rugby, then I immediately fell in love with it.
Great game and I love it myself, as a young blindside flanker, I think it's great that rugby is being recognised more, thank you James
A very simple but clear explanation. Who knew Hask had this skill in his kit bag? But he left out the bit where Nigel Owens talks to you like you're still at school. 😁
I played my first rugby game for my school last year, been hooked ever since! I’m currently a wing/ centre, trying to transition into a backrower though lol
I was a wing for my speed haha, a fun position tho
Pray for me I’m starting my first game soon lol
Just watched an international Womens Rugby match. Caught it by accident and it spiked my interest. I watched the entire game and enjoyed it very much. I may be a fan in the making.
Thanks, James! My grandson played his first game today. I may need to watch your podcast a number of times to fully understand the game😊
Thank you for such a clear explanation of the game! As a Yank, I've always been intrigued by the sport, even though I've never really understood it! Now that I have a basic understanding, I think I can now watch a game being played on ESPN. I will keep watching other tutorials to further my understanding!
Thanks for this. As a parent with practically zero sporting experience & children who just joined a rugby club, this simple yet quit complete overview is a great help. I particularly appreciate the fact that you get straight to the information, unlike so many other YouTub channels that just waffle on for ages before giving you the info you are seeking. A bug thumbs up for that. Cheers.
I'm starting 3rds after Christmas at the age of 48 😂😂, never played before because I grew up in the wrong part of Dublin but I've always loved rugby. This should give me a leg up 😂😂
James did an amazing job explaining the game yet it still is difficult to understand it all after just one look
Thank you for this video. I just started watching the 2023 Rugby World Cup and am enjoying it!
I was playing Mario & Sonic at the Tokyo 2020, was starting to get into Rugby, went here to try to understand it, now afterward James, I am now a fan of Rugby and now a subscriber of you James, your awesome.
I’m portuguese living in America and I am so proud of what the Portuguese team has accomplished in their short career , so I’m eager to learn and respect the sport 🙌🔥🍻
Great break down of the game in simple terms. I'm going to ask the lads in the U13's team I help out with to watch this as we have had lots of new players this season who have never played before. Thanks.
My daughter playing rugby. Watching this video made me realize why she's so excited about this sport 😊
I’ve been playing rugby for 4 years and I’m 12, personally I think I’m really good at it, it’s my favourite sport by far and I’m witshijg to play for saracens when I’m older I’ve already got an Essex trial soon
was at the bar yesterday , and istead of dancing ,rugby match between rsa vs wales caught my attention , as i watch i said the this is interesting dont know how it goes but really loving this sport. thank you
for this informative video i
have a better understanding now . xxx
Thankyou this helped my mum understand rugby
Thank you uncle pablo
Thank you Uncle pablo
Thank you Uncle Pablo
4 years later, I’m 18 played for Harlequins EDPP and my county but cut little under a year and a half ago. Stopped playing now, safe to say this video helped
Came here after watching 2 hours of rugby ref videos... didn't understand the rules and the procedures of the game much...now I have at least a basic understanding! Great beginner video, thanks James! Would love to see some more "in game film" with commentary and explanation of yours about what was going on (on a beginner level). Keep it up, great job! Greetings from Germany!
My son recently began playing here in the USA. This was a very helpful summary, thank you!
I watched this vid and I got in a rugby team
I'm Number 8
It's been a fun season
And I encourage everyone to start playing rugby
This vid helped me a lot
Yeah, it's a really fun game
quit lying
Exceptionally clear summary of the essentials. I started playing in college in America in 1970. Then it was a club sport only. More fun to play or watch than American football. Now there is a professional league in this country and in the first two seasons my local team, Seattle, has won the championship. We sell out seating at every match!
Im trying to learn how rugby works to talk to my cousin who is obsessed with it. This is super helpful to know
This video has helped me so much thanks I'm taking notes
Just began playing rugby for the KX Steelers, this is very informative, thanks a bunch :)
Great video Hask, might want to consider adding "Union" in the title for any Americans though. With the Rugby League WC being hosted there in the near future that may come up a bit more
As a teenage hooker (got to trials for Ulster development squad), I still have to show this to friends! Although rugby is a big sport here, not many people seem to understand it, and it doesn't get the recognition it deserves, thanks for the video!
Oh Pepsi The first 4 words
Oh Pepsi yea you might not wanna say your a hooker outside of this sport
After this I have a greater appreciation for this sport. It definitely is more friendly than I expected.
Bloody hell this fella does everything haha, swear he's a DJ as well
As a first time rugby player ever, this video honestly has put things into perspective for me. Thank you for spacing it out, and making rugby digestible for a noob like me. 😅😅😂
I didn't like sports until I found rugby 🏉 yesterday for a school project but dang it looks fun
Due to start training for union on tuesday and I'm more than excited to say the least! After this, I feel like I understand it better. Coming from watching league, it isn't that much different apart from the lineouts, scrums and mauls. Looking forward to starting now :)
Very nice presentation James. This comes from a Kiwi who has played, refereed, and coached for more than 50 years. Kia mihi!
This was better than all the results above it. It's many years old though. I'll check your latest videos for updates that cover the parts that are still confusing . Thank you for your contribution to the world!
Thanks. I know more now than I did before, and I've been a fan of British rugby for ten years.
I'm an Indian and most people dont even know the difference between american football and rugby. But I became a fan of rugby and your guide has really helped me. Now my next problem is how to watch live rugby matches
So helpful! Especially with the WC in session. One critique - it's very difficult to read the printed slides while you are talking - maybe bring the bullet points in one-at-a-time at the bottom of the screen while the subject is being explained. But again, great tutorial!
I'm dating an Aussie who will be taking me to my first rugby match in Australia. I'm hoping this will help me get less confused before the game
Going to my first game tomorrow, in Toronto, ON...Toronto Wolfpack. Thanks so much for this video! Very informative, so I won't be so lost watching the game!
Kelly McKeown I’m a massive Wolfpack supporter. They are my favorite Super League team. As you probably figured out this is a different game. I love both. Have you watched Toronto Arrows? In the US and Canada we can love both codes.
Really good explanation of Rugby for people with little knowledge but great interest about the game! My hubby and I have started watching Seattle Seawolves games and this guide really helps. Will be watching this video several times because there is so much good info presented here!
Fantastic job putting the game into simple context. Baie dankie!
Off to a taster session tonight never played before and this was great for a heads up of what i'm walking into thank you
Haskell. Sky is the limit for Rugby in the USA. We’re getting a new team in LA. The beaches are nice here mate. Come on over.
thanks bro, I just started playing for the school team, I have a game on Monday, this has helped a lot, thanks
A Marvellous indroduction to the game.
thanks for the help.I play for broadstreet rfc and that has helped me with my confidence of playing on the pitch.Thanks James!
I'm an experienced player, but this is still fun to watch. It makes me think back to my time learning the game
Best summary I've seen and am sending it out to frie ds who are curious. Only two important things missing, I believe:
1. Kicking out to touch from a penalty
2. Illegal tackling (high, spear, etc.)
Raúl Escalante illegal tackles are part of “Foul Play” under the laws: he covers this. He does get the free kick wrong, though - you can kick for touch and will have the lineout, but he only spoke about kicking infield or what happens if you kick it off the end of the pitch.
He also missed the 22 dropout, calling a mark from a received kick, a defender grounding the ball in their own in-goal area and a few other things (penalty tries, 5-yard scrums and a few other minor points).
@@cybertrophic Thanks, Chance, good point. Although growing very quickly in Mx, rugby is still largely misunderstood and maligned as barbaric. I feel that explaining all the measures taken in revising the laws to make play safer in a casual manner would help to change this.
Another way in which I think it would improve the TV spectator experience, which I believe is largely the purpose for videos like this, is explaining bookings and sending-offs for dangerous tackles which had such dramatic impact in both this World Cup and the last.
All that said, I think it's a wonderful video!
Raúl Escalante in fairness, this is a relatively old video, so the RWC isn’t really a factor.
There is a reason Rugby has Laws and not Rules - it originated in public schools (which are, oddly, the elite schools traditionally attended by the sons of aristocracy and the wealthy upper classes), so there is an idea of “being a gentleman” and doing the right thing that is assumed to underpin all things in rugby.
It was famously described as a sport for barbarians played by gentlemen, which is about right - the idea was to get all the energy and aggression out of students who were at boarding school, to ensure they didn’t have any left to start fights or get into trouble... 😂
I'm 51 years old. I just discovered this amazing game a few months ago. I'm excited about Major League rugby in America. Tomorrow is our championship. It is the greatest sport I've ever seen.
How did it go ?, I’m from England and I’m 14 and have played the sport for 9 years, what position do u okay and did u win ?
Thanks for the explanation, I'm a light heavyweight kickboxer myself but I really want to try a team sport and thought this was a good one to try since I'm too big for football. Gave me a good idea of how the sport works
The definitive guide. Well presented and easy to understand.
Great, now I understand this much better. Terrific video.
Going to the Utah Warriors Vs LA , I'm excited about the sport & learning.. Go Warriors!
This is the best overview over the Game for beginners I have ever seen. Very well done!
Marcus Hennecke
rugby for begiiner
Done very nicely!
Very Helpful, 10/10. Just signed up for rugby club because there were two pretty girls at the stand, and now I know how to play rugby!
Very informative, so I won't be so lost watching the game!
I now understand how the game works. I sadly can't seem to find any clubs/groups to play with.
Same
thanks man , i always watch rugby but i didnt really know how it played n what was really goin on lol!! i am watching the 2020 Tokoyo Olympics now, now i really know whats goin on as i watch our United States womens team… Great video 😁
By far the best video of the subject!
Going to start soon I had no idea on how to play however I do have experienced on American football. Can’t wait it’s going to be a blast
Man im so excited im going to play rugby in September
Well explained and articulated. Rugby is a noble game.
Really well explained and to the point. Rugby seems to have a lot in common with American football which is also a very stop/start game. I prefer real football though. Because you can't see the ball in rugby half the time. Once they all get in a scrum or fall over each other on the ground you can't see who is fouling who and where the ball is and it makes it hard to follow.
I have the same issue with Hockey as a spectator sport. There's no way to actually see the puck.
Cheers from France Mr. Haskell, thank you for the great work! Helped some of my friends to have a clearer understanding about this incredible game we play!
Man have the rules changed and for the better. Wonderful progression and gr8 presentation, m8.
very in detail, thanks very much for the explanation!! also Just started rugby, and transitioning from american football... I always have to rmb to run behind the ball carrier instead of running in front of him....
first college game tomorrow i only had 2 practices and i am scared as shit this was helpful though thanks
How did your game go? I'm an old fart and still remember the shivers down my spine when first playing against another team.
Thanks for this. Very informative. I played American Football but have always wanted to understand Rugby. It looks like great fun!
This is so helpful I’m looking on starting but I have no clue what to do and I’ll be starting with good players straight away so this was helpful for rules and positions
I’ve got my first practice this weekend, thanks so much for the information!
I pray to the rugby gods that that demo match and not a real one.
3 men do get a 15 down, ah yeah, realistic
*that that*
Great video! Perfect for sharing with a lot of my fellow Americans who have never seen the sport.
just started rugby thank you it explained a lot for me!
Found this video to be very informative and helpful. My first practice is tomorrow and I feel a bit more prepared now.