Rugby Union Positions

Rugby Union Positions

Back row - The third line of the scrum, comprising one number 8 and two breakaways (6 & 7). These players are known as the back-rowers.
Back three - The fullback and the two wingers.
Backline - The players who wear jersey numbers 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. These players spread out in positions behind the scrum and are not involved in the lineouts. Also known as 'backs'.
Blindside flanker - This is the flanker who binds onto the scrum on the blindside or the short side.
Breakaways - The two forwards in the team who wear the jerseys number 6 and 7 at the start of the game. Replacements will have different numbers. They are also known as flankers and bind on the side of the scrum, with their prime pursuit being to win the ball at the rucks and mauls. They are also important linking men between the other forwards and the backs. Centre/s - The player wearing the number 12 jersey is known as the 'inside centre' and the player wearing the number 13 jersey is known as the 'outside centre'. They are the heart of a team's attack. The 'inside centre' is sometimes called the 'second five eighth'. When this is the case the number 13 is known as the 'centre'.
Coach - The person in charge of a football team. The 'Boss'.