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A traditional rugby union kit consists of a jersey and shorts, long rugby socks and boots with studs. The other main piece of equipment is the rugby ball. Some modest padding is allowed on the head, shoulders and collarbone, but it must be sufficiently light, thin and compressible to meet World Rugby standards. [1]
It was founded in 1987 by former England national rugby union team captains Fran Cotton and Steve Smith. Cotton Traders' range of products commercialised include clothing, lingerie, footwear, and accessories such as bags, scarves, socks, hats, and belts. In past years, the company also produced rugby union kit uniforms.
A grapple tackle is a controversial tackling technique used in rugby league. [1] [2] [3] It has gained notoriety in Australia's National Rugby League competition whereby the tackler attempts to impede the ball carrier by applying a chokehold-like grip. Although players can be penalised for its use, it is difficult to enforce.
A dump tackle that drops the ball carrier on his head or neck is known as a spear tackle, and will almost invariably concede a penalty and possibly result in a caution for the tackler. In rugby union, World Rugby has ruled that a dangerous tackle of this type, sometimes also called a tip tackle, should be punished with a straight red card. [2]
Thomas was born in Liverpool, England, and attended Liverpool College where he played Rugby for their 1st XV Squad. [1] After leaving the college Thomas enrolled on an International Development course at Manchester Metropolitan University graduating in 2024. [2] In his youth Thomas also played for Sefton RUFC, an amateur
An ankle-tap or tap-tackle is a form of tackle used in rugby league, [1] rugby union and gridiron football.. It is used when the player carrying the ball is running at speed and a defending player is approaching from behind or the side.
Broken-time payments compensated players for time missed from work due to rugby. The payments were an issue which led to the schism of rugby football in England, and were the original payment system of the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. Bust A bust, or tackle bust, is when a player breaks through an attempted tackle. Bumper bars
Curtis began playing rugby at 11 years old, originally starting out as a back row he soon moved to fly-half. He captained Sedbergh School to an unbeaten season, winning all 13 games in the process. [2] He was soon picked up by the Sale Sharks Academy. [3] In June 2019 he signed a 5-year professional contract for Sale Sharks. [4]