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Rugby
Rugby Union and Sevens, with Rugby League available as an extra discipline.
WomenMen
RGRugby AI-generated image - Rugby Union
- Rugby Sevens
- Rugby League
- disciplines
- 3
- Performance indicators
- 11
- Scouting parameters
- 8
- Evaluation criteria
- 4
- Format
- 15 v 15 · 2 × 40 min
- Categories
- WomenMen
- Competition
- League with bonus points · Cup · Tournament
- Age & level
- U9–U12 (grassroots)U13–U16U17–U19U21 / U23SeniorMasters / veterans
Positions
Front row3
- Loosehead prop
- Hooker
- Tighthead prop
Second row1
- Lock
Back row3
- Blindside flanker
- Openside flanker
- Number 8
Half-backs2
- Scrum-half
- Fly-half
Outside backs4
- Inside centre
- Outside centre
- Wing
- Full-back
Performance indicators
↑Higher is better↓Lower is better
Attack4
- Carries
- Metres gained
- Line breaks
- Offloads
Scoring1
- Tries
Defence2
- Tackle success
- Turnovers won
Discipline1
- Penalties conceded
Kicking1
- Goal-kicking success
Set piece2
- Lineout throw accuracy (hooker)
- Scrum success
Scouting parameters
Technical
- Contact & breakdown
- Handling & passing
- Kicking game
Tactical
- Game management
- Defensive line speed & reads
Physical
- Power & mass
- Top speed
Mental
- Work rate
Rankings & records
Ranking method League table
4 points for a win, 2 for a draw, plus try and losing bonus points.
Competition records
- Tries in a season
- Points in a season
- Caps
- Tackles in a match
Achievements
- League & cup titles
- Promotions
- National-team caps
- Youth international selections
- Individual awards
- Team of the season
Video requirements
- Full matchWide sideline angle.Required
- Unit clipsSet piece, breakdown or back-line play.Required
Evaluation
Method Banded skill grades Criteria
Unit and core skills graded on a 4-band scale; weighted toward set piece for forwards.
1Work on2Competent3Strong4Elite
- 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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