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Rugby

Rugby Union and Sevens, with Rugby League available as an extra discipline.

WomenMen
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  • Rugby Union
  • Rugby Sevens
  • Rugby League
disciplines
3
Performance indicators
9
Scouting parameters
8
Evaluation criteria
4
Rugby · discipline

Rugby League

Thirteen-a-side rugby league, available as an extra discipline.

An optional additional discipline, enabled per organisation.

9 Positions
Format
13 v 13 · 2 × 40 min · six-tackle sets
Categories
WomenMen
Competition
League + play-offs · Cup
Age & level
U9–U12 (grassroots)U13–U16U17–U19U21 / U23SeniorMasters / veterans
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Positions

Forwards4

  • Prop
  • Hooker
  • Second row
  • Loose forward

Halves2

  • Half-back
  • Five-eighth (stand-off)

Outside backs3

  • Centre
  • Wing
  • Full-back
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Performance indicators

↑Higher is better↓Lower is better

Attack4

  • Carries ↑
  • Metres gained m ↑
  • Line breaks ↑
  • Offloads ↑

Scoring1

  • Tries ↑

Defence1

  • Tackle success % ↑

Discipline1

  • Penalties conceded ↓

Kicking1

  • Goal-kicking success % ↑

Ruck1

  • Play-the-ball speed s ↓
03

Scouting parameters

Technical

  • Contact & breakdown
  • Handling & passing
  • Kicking game

Tactical

  • Game management
  • Defensive line speed & reads

Physical

  • Power & mass
  • Top speed

Mental

  • Work rate
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Rankings & records

Ranking method League table

2 points for a win, 1 for a draw.

Competition records
  • Tries in a season
  • Points in a season
  • Appearances
05

Achievements

  • League & cup titles
  • Promotions
  • National-team caps
  • Youth international selections
  • Individual awards
  • Team of the season
06

Video requirements

  • Full matchWide sideline angle.
    Required
07

Evaluation

Method Banded skill grades

Unit and core skills graded on a 4-band scale; weighted toward ruck speed and defensive line work.

1Work on2Competent3Strong4Elite
Criteria
  • Core skills (tackle, carry, pass)
  • Unit skills (set piece or back-line play)
  • Physical profile
  • Decision-making

People make every decision. Nothing is scored or ranked automatically.

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