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In most of the world, players are listed in numerical order, either 1-15 or 15-1. Another common system is to list the backs 15–9, followed by the forwards 1–8, although traditionalists prefer 15–9, 1–5, 6,8,7, i.e. the forwards in scrum order.
A normal rugby union team formation illustrating each of the positions and their respective numbers. In the game of rugby union, there are 15 players on each team, comprising eight forwards (wearing jerseys numbered 1–8) and seven backs (numbered 9–15). In addition, there may be up to eight replacement players "on the bench", numbered 16–23.
A rugby league team consists of 13 players on the field, with 4 substitutes on the bench. Each of the 13 players is assigned a position, normally with a standardised number, which reflects their role in attack and defence, although players can take up any position at any time. Players are divided into two general types, forwards and backs.
As of 26 October 2024, 1223 players have played rugby union for New Zealand's national team, known since 1905 as the All Blacks.The first New Zealand representative match was played in May 1884 against a Wellington XV before the New Zealand team departed for their tour of New South Wales. [1]
List of Australia national rugby union players is a list of people who have played for the Australia national rugby union team. [1] Note that the "position" column lists the position at which the player made his Test debut, not necessarily the position for which he is best known. A position in parentheses indicates that the player debuted as a ...
A number of players have been signed by the Melbourne Rebels but not appeared in a match, or are currently signed to the Rebels, but yet to feature in an official Super Rugby match. The following list includes all those players. Players on training contracts or trial contracts are not included here. Players in Bold are internationally capped ...
List of England national rugby union players is a list of people who have played for the England national rugby union team. The list only includes players who have played in a Test match . Note that the "position" column lists the position at which the player made his Test debut, not necessarily the position for which he is best known.
Rugby union players by position (14 C) Pages in category "Rugby union positions" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.