is assuming that the players are equally matched in terms of technique, which Your email address will not be published. half or in the outside backs. Understand that you will need to make or significantly taller guys like Conor Murray (1.88m). A good example of this type of player More on this later. the bench you will find the following positions: Some The average prop and hooker both are 6ft tall. The loose forwards tend to be of similar weight with an average of 108kg. Too much height would limit this ability. This was the squad picked by head coach Eddie Jones to play in the final match of the Six Nations against Ireland in March 2021. you weigh between 95 kg and 115 kg, be a loose forward. The ultimate gift for any football fan that loves visiting new stadiums. No one wants a 6ft 7 giant crashing into them while they are crouched over a breakdown. ignored. flanker, we must first define the difference in physique between a blindside Weight matters here more than it does anywhere else on the field, for any other rugby position. If you ever watched a game of rugby you would have noticed players binding up with their teammates to form a human battering ram and charging into the opposition. A blindside flanker usually wears the #6 He comes in at an impressive 1.96m or continue to choose in favour of taller players in this position.

Shorter fullbacks On the face of things, football is a simple game. opposition scrum feed. In terms of reflecting the national teams of each league, the Premiership is a great indicator of how England play. One of the best ways of quantifying how a team plays is by looking at the height and weight of the players. The modern hooker has good Number 8s and blindsides tend to be a bit heavier than the opensides due to the former playing a battering ram role in attack. This is a great way to disrupt the speed and endurance. the hooker can act like a pendulum and swing their legs forward while hanging The extra bulk compared to flyhalves allows them to be more effective tackling and gives them a greater chance at bumping off would be tacklers during their charging runs.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'fluentrugby_com-leader-2','ezslot_4',132,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fluentrugby_com-leader-2-0')}; The forwards tend to have a greater range of average weights than the backline as their roles tend to be quite different. There is no reason for you not to aspire to that level of strength if you want to be THE rugby hero at the highest level. opposition. idea of the height, weight and typical strength levels of both blindside and openside Locks There is little difference between player heights in rugby union and rugby league, with the average rugby league player also being between 6ft 1in and 6ft 2in. [MEANING REVEALED]. For instance, Warren Gatlands direct and uncompromising style of play with, The best round of fixtures to compare each league was probably the first weekend in January, which was sufficiently spaced between the, Only the starting players from each league were used, rather than using the bench as well, as it is ultimately the team that plays the longest period. https://t.co/xqRu0PeplF. The purposefully, or just as a function of their vast bone structures. Read the full review here, ball player is more of an all-round skilful player. Rugby players are not fat. Generally speaking, professional rugby players are taller on average than the man on the street. The Openside flankers are more on the ball forcing turnovers at the breakdown. Courtney Lawes, Nick Isiekwe, Steve Mafi and Harry Wells all wore the No6 shirt on this weekend; all players that are primarily locks that can play at blindside as well.

come across hookers who are taller, but they are the exception and not the The section for this rugby position will be updated soon. At France produced the lightest backs, at 90kgs (14st 2lbs), while, as mentioned, England produced the heaviest, 93kgs (14st 9lbs), and the PRO14 sat in between, at 91.5kgs (14st 6lbs). Their height also ensures that they will be tough ball runners and strike fear into opposing players at the breakdown. Their large frames The *Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates. Much in the same way, Scotlands higher tempo game in recent years has been facilitated by a lighter pack. ANALYSIS: What Percentage of Penalties are Scored? rule. Johan Ackermann is making his presence felt in Japan. As aerial skills and a decent kicking game. With this map, your fan can scratch off every stadium they've visited and proudly show off where they've been. How tall a rugby player is depends greatly on their position as certain positions require great deals of height such as locks while in other positions such as halfback height is actually a detriment.

Top 14: 1.89m (6ft 2ins)/ 112kgs (17st 9lbs), Premiership: 1.89m (6ft 2ins)/ 113kgs (17st 11lbs), PRO14: 1.89m (6ft 2ins)/ 111kgs (17st 7lbs), Premiership 1.825m (6ft)/ 93kgs (14st 9lbs), Top 14: 185.5m (6ft 1in)/ 101kgs (15st 13lbs), Premiership: 1.86m (6ft 1in)/ 103kgs (16st 3lbs), PRO14: 1.86m (6ft 1in) / 101kgs (15st 13lbs), Premiership: 1.84m (6ft)/ 117kgs (18st 6lbs), Top 14: 1.81m (5ft 11ins)/ 107kgs (16st 12lbs), Premiership: 1.82 (6ft 0ins)/ 106kgs (16st 10lbs), PRO14: 1.83m (6ft 0ins)/ 106kgs (16st 10lbs), Top 14: 1.85m (6ft 1ins)/ 118kgs(18st 8lbs), Premiership: 1.87m (6ft 2ins)/ 121kgs (19st), PRO14: 1.85m (6ft 1ins)/ 118kgs (18st 8lbs), Top 14: 2m (6ft 7ins) / 117.5kgs (18st 7lbs), Premiership: 1.98m (6ft 6ins) / 117.7kgs (18st 8lbs), PRO14: 1.98m (6ft 6ins)/ 114kgs (17st 13lbs), Overall: 1.92m (6ft 4ins)/ 106kgs (16st 10lbs), It's been a busy morning at Kingsholm.https://t.co/yx0BlHYV4c, No7: 1.87m (6ft 2ins)/ 105kgs (16st 7lbs), No6: Avg. 1.95m (6ft 5ins)/ 113kgs (17st 11lbs), Overall: 1.91m (6ft 3ins)/ 109kgs (17st 2lbs), No6: 1.91m (6ft 3ins)/ 109kgs (17st 2lbs), Overall: 1.895m (6ft 3ins)/ 106.5kgs (16st 11lbs), Top 14: 1.91m (6ft 3ins)/ 113kgs (17st 11lbs), Premiership: 1.9m (6ft 3ins)/ 113kgs (17st 11lbs), Top 14: 1.76m (5ft 9ins)/ 79kgs (12st 6lbs), Premiership: 1.76m (5ft 9ins)/ 84kgs (13st 3lbs), PRO14: 1.77m (5ft 10ins)/ 84kgs (13st 3lbs), Premiership: 1.82m (6ft)/ 90kgs (14st 2lbs), PRO14: 1.86m (6ft 1in)/ 99.5kgs (15st 9lbs), Premiership: 1.87m (6ft 2ins)/ 99kgs (15st 8lbs), The match has been all but confirmed ? teams opt for a 6:2 spilt with 6 forwards and only one backline player on the The rest of the forwards tend to have respectable body fat percentages, well below the average male in the 14-18% range.

topple me over. However, as in many sports, the height of the player depends on the position they play on the field. As mentioned above, being a big-ish guy at the rugby position of fly-half can be beneficial. eighth) is usually not a striking physical presence. winger you will be. runner. (242-264lbs). The average weight of a professional tier scrum halves must pack a big punch into their (often) little bodies. The front row needs to be heavy but also have a low centre of gravity so they can turn themselves into an immovable object during scrum time. The By being 6ft, backs have the perfect balance of being big and strong but still retaining their speed and explosiveness that they need for bursting runs and scrambling cover defence. scrum half is 85kg or 187lbs. the top level, scrum halves have an average height of around 1.76m or 5ft9in. three based on weight: This should be enough to narrow down your options to two or three rugby positions you could potentially be good at. The fitness levels, especially in defence, of Les Bleus in the most recent Six Nations were a far cry from previous years, and bore the mark of any side coached by Shaun Edwards. reason, it helps if they have a fair bit of height to them. On the other side of the pitch, it is their responsibility to Why Are Nottingham Forest Called "Forest"? You can have incredibly short scrum halves like Faf de Klerk (1.7m) Their hooker brothers tend to be a bit lighter weighing in at 108kg. team kicking off will usually line up on the halfway line and most of the team on the shoulders of their two taller props. Think Julian Savea. Join free and tell us what you really think! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_96lcLkWlSA), Make 40 TODAY With Profit Accumulator's Free Trial. should aspire to.

Taller fly halves will be able to free An immense physical presence is unlikely to get you far as a fly half if you have not mastered the core roles needed to play this position. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'fluentrugby_com-box-4','ezslot_12',107,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fluentrugby_com-box-4-0')};On the whole rugby players are still much taller than the average man as they need to be big and strong to handle the tough contact of the sport. In 1974, the average rugby player was 5ft 10 and weighed 84kg (185 pounds). in standing up to this onslaught. By virtue of that, teams change with the times. Rugby players come in different sizes, and so do their pay packets. Then again, the average between Nadolo and Ngandebe is roughly equal to a normal winger. This is a smidge taller than the average openside flanker, coming in at 1.89m or 6ft4in.

you are getting exposed to rugby, you should try and play as many positions as A unique part of rugby is that it has many different positions that each have their own roles. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[468,60],'fluentrugby_com-banner-1','ezslot_16',108,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fluentrugby_com-banner-1-0')}; Unlike the backline there is a large amount of variation in the average height of the forward pack. One of the world's best midfielders had to stare longingly as South Africa's top schools battled it out and he wants to make rugby more representative in SA, I read and understood RugbyPass privacy policy. For the sake of continuity, I will Taller wingers will be better equipped for catching high Halfbacks have to constantly bend and squat down low to pick up and pass the ball from the base of the ruck. jersey (except in South Africa). same song stated above must be repeated. The average rugby player weighs 100kg (220 pounds) which is a lot heavier than the average American who weighs 86kg (190 pounds). Skills pay the bills in this position. 6ft5in. The forwards in England were 113kgs (17st 11lbs), a kilogram heavier than France, and two kilograms heavier than the PRO14. taller flankers on both the blindside and openside. There are going to be more than a few disappointed folks with the eligibility decision though #AllBlacks #SuperRugbyAotearoa #NorthvSouthhttps://t.co/dw3Y9TEbNi, Left wing: 1.83m (6ft)/ 90kgs (14st 2lbs), Right wing: 1.84m (6ft)/ 91kgs (14st 5lbs), Overall: 1.835m (6ft)/ 90.5kgs (14st 4lbs), Left wing: 1.84m (6ft)/ 95kgs (14st 13lbs), Right wing: 1.84m (6ft)/ 96kgs (15st 2lbs), Right wing: 1.84m (6ft)/ 93kgs (14st 9lbs), Overall: 1.835m (6ft)/ 91.5kgs (14st 8lbs), Top 14 1.89m (6ft 2ins)/ 112kgs (17st 9lbs), Premiership 1.89m (6ft 2ins)/ 113kgs (17st 11lbs), PRO14 1.89m (6ft 2ins)/ 111kgs (17st 7lbs), Top 14 185.5m (6ft 1in)/ 101kgs (15st 13lbs), Premiership 1.86m (6ft 1in)/ 103kgs (16st 3lbs), PRO14 1.86m (6ft 1in) / 101kgs (15st 13lbs). anchors of the scrum and need considerable bulk to do so. advantage line on attack. weight for a top-level lock is around 115-120kg (254-265lbs). holding you back. number 8 in rugby often serves as an additional lineout option. Fly half size has some impact on how effectively they are on the Dont be fooled by their big weights into thinking rugby players are fat. When looking at the total height and weights of all three leagues, the most striking thing is how similar each league was. 6ft seems to be the perfect height if you want to master the dark arts of scrummaging. For example, of the 55-man England squad named for the 2020-21 season, only 11 were under 6ft tall, and some only marginally so. An Blindside flankers tend to be a bit more similar to number 8s and their role is to be a hard ball runner and a rock in defence. breakdown areas quickly to disrupt the oppositions ball. I mean, look at Dane Coles: Typically, a rugby lock is around 1.98m (6ft6in) tall. As there is a lot of crossover between the roles of number 8s and blindsides it is no wonder that number 8s also have an average height of 6ft 4. The average rugby hooker at professional level has a weight of 105-110kg (232-243lbs). At this body fat percentage rugby forwards can still show of their muscles and some will have visible abs. The ultimate gift for any football fan that loves visiting new stadiums. running at me at all costs. Typically, a loosehead prop is around 1.83m (6ft) tall. Heres what I mean: Jason Such an approach has not been embraced by other countries in the Six Nations, and as a result it is less common in the Top 14 and PRO14. opposition and effectively removes one an attacking option for the opposition. Their large frames Passing, running, tackling and competence at the ruck are needed at every rugby position. However, there are exceptions, like Karl Tuinukuafe. Tommy is a freelance writer and editor based in Spain but originally from the north east of Scotland. Therefore, we need to have a closer look at the role that height plays in rugby, and whether it matters if a player is short or tall. strength. There are definitely some rugby players of giraffe proportions running around rugby pitches. One Is this the norm or are these giants an aberration? Even in the backs, the centres in the Premiership were significantly heavier than their rival leagues, which once again parallels the way Jones likes to play; always wanting a powerful ball carrier in the form of Manu Tuilagi, or previously Ben Teo. the ball hasnt been kicked to will stay back to cover a return kick. It is not a sureproof approach but it is useful. continue with the idea of big-fullback and little-fullback. Because of the versatility involved in playing hooker, their weight is significantly less than that of props. Think Richie Mounga. will always be required. An average The majority of a 15-man rugby union team will generally be taller than average. The majority of forwards tend to have a below average body fat percentage in the 14-18% range. As halfbacks run the most of any player during a match it makes sense that they wouldnt want to be carrying any extra. you are under 1.8 m or 5 ft 10 inches, you should either play scrum half, fly kicking off or receiving the kick. Typically, a rugby hooker is around 1.8m (511ft) tall. shoulders. If half comes in at a height of 1.86m or The most glaring example of this was, The Premiership actually produced both the heaviest forwards and backs. On A top tier number 8 weighs around 110kg or 243lbs. But there are certain stereotypes that some nations cannot shake, which is by no means a bad thing. Flyhalves like halfbacks do a lot of running throughout a match and need to be agile, however they need a bit more bulk than halfbacks as they have to stand and make tackles in the defensive line. Of course, the average height also depends on the position played on the field. Forwards will try to knock you over as you bend over to distribute the ball Top The weight of forwards and backs in each league offers a bit more variety, but still not a great deal. The majority of the players are still with the same clubs, and their statistics have been taken from their clubs website. ANALYSIS: How Many Goals Are Scored from Direct Free Kicks?

Aside and long limbs are incredibly useful at lineout and scrum time. Like Liverpool, Bath are a club with a great pedigree in the sport, having been the flagship side in English rugby during the 80s and early 90s, though they have long since seceded that moniker, writes @alexshawsport https://t.co/oQcaMHTEJL. flankers: In the modern game, both flankers are The lighter pack in the Top 14 may also be symptomatic of the new French team under Fabien Galthi. It is slightly more surprising that there is parity amongst the backs between each league as well, with the Premiership and PRO14 averaging 1.86m (6ft 1in), and the Top 14 averaging 185.5m (6ft 1in). Backs tend to be lean with visible abs and body fat percentages below 15%. It is not a sureproof approach but it is useful. For this balanced physique is optimal. Hot-steppers like him can get away with being 1.73m or 5ft8in.

Flyhalves are the next lightest players with an average weight of 90kg. Check for Your height will make some sort of difference in the type of Lets find Everything You Need To Know About Rugby Scrums. If field. flanker and openside flanker. picked up some considerable bulk. Can Bath emulate Liverpool and end decades-long Premiership title drought? ?https://t.co/HM9obCMI6V. their arms in tackle situations more easily to give offloads that could lead to When taking into account the gargantuas that sometimes sit on the Top 14 benches, the averages may be slightly different. Rumour has it that both Franks brothers could back squat 240kg (530lbs) comfortably. Only props and hookers can be considered fat as they typically have body fat percentages above 20%. standard tests of athleticism. The The Top 14 historically has the reputation of having heavier packs, but is marginally eclipsed by the Premiership, but there is still very little to separate the leagues either side of the Channel. However, if you are a shorter fly half, but have superior yourself if you see a correlation between sidestepping ability and (lack of) Hookers We are compensated for referring traffic and business to Amazon and other companies linked to on this site.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'fluentrugby_com-banner-2','ezslot_11',103,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fluentrugby_com-banner-2-0')};report this ad, link to Everything You Need To Know About Rugby Scrums. you arent a lock (see above) but weigh over 115 kg, be a front rower. Teams in, As seen when looking at wingers, this is a position that accommodates a wide range of players, as do the centres. This can vary from team to team but often, this will be that formation: The video below gives a concise explanation of each position. winger size has varied widely over the years. In truth, I was probably no better at defending. If from skills, every rugby player needs to have a solid basis of strength to be The rest of the backline tend to be of similar weights, tipping the scales at 93kg. Scrum half size has little bearing on how effective they are at The height of players was more or less identical, with only half a centimetre separating the Top 14, 185.5m (6ft 1in), from the Premiership and the PRO14, both 1.86m (6ft 1in). Like many in English football, Nottingham Forest has had highs and lows during its existence. Solid tackle technique saved me, but it took a toll on my mentioned above, the best tight head props need to be big, and heavy. Players generally need to be tall and strong given the physical requirements of the sport. often used as lineout options. They are normally INFOGRAPHIC: Re-Arranging the Football League by Attendance, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_96lcLkWlSA, TOP 15 TALLEST RUGBY PLAYERS OF ALL TIME (7 FOOT RUGBY PLAYER!) The majority of those extra pounds are muscle with many players looking like Greek Gods.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'fluentrugby_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_0',140,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fluentrugby_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0')}; Is your crazy drunk uncle complaining that the NFL is rigged again? Japans Fumiaki Tanaka was the shortest player at the last Rugby World Cup in 2019, standing at 5ft 5in.