Oh, hang on, we’ve started talking about positions… Rugby union teams of 15 are split into eight forwards and seven backs, numbered 1-15 with each number corresponding to a position.

ESPN has put together all you need to know about rugby union positions, what they do, and what number they wear. Loose head prop - The No.1 prop in a scrum due to his head being outside the ...

Although there is a degree of flexibility as to the width of a rugby pitch, the length of the pitch and inner markings are very precise: The positions numbers 1-8 on the field are called the ...

Men's Six Nations Championship gets underway on January 31. Here's a crash course on the rules and origins of the 15-a-side ...

Wing/Wingers - either of the two backs wearing No.11 or No.14. Each will normally stay on the same side of the back line they are on throughout the match and are typically expected to be the fastest ...