Sandra
28-Feb-06, 21:44
The BBC website gives info on basic rules and laws or rugby:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/rules_and_equipment/4200680.stm
So aswell as the basics, I now know what else they are doing on the pitch, and can enjoy the game more :o)
But, there's a couple of things I'm still confused by:
1. In the Tackling bit, they talk about stealing the ball in the tackle:
"None of the tackler's team-mates can attempt to handle or pick up the ball once the ruck has formed.
However they can use their strength to drive over the team in possession and attempt to win the ball."
What does 'drive over the team' mean?
2. In the Laws of the Ruck, they talk about:
"... to gain possession, both sides must try to drive over the ball to make it available for their team-mates."
What does 'drive over the ball' mean?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/rules_and_equipment/4200680.stm
So aswell as the basics, I now know what else they are doing on the pitch, and can enjoy the game more :o)
But, there's a couple of things I'm still confused by:
1. In the Tackling bit, they talk about stealing the ball in the tackle:
"None of the tackler's team-mates can attempt to handle or pick up the ball once the ruck has formed.
However they can use their strength to drive over the team in possession and attempt to win the ball."
What does 'drive over the team' mean?
2. In the Laws of the Ruck, they talk about:
"... to gain possession, both sides must try to drive over the ball to make it available for their team-mates."
What does 'drive over the ball' mean?