How to Learn Rugby Terms

If you don't know the difference between a maul and a scrum, it's time to start brushing up on rugby terms. Luckily, there are a number of resources that will help you to sound like an expert in no time.

Instructions

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      Read a book or check out a rugby Web site. You'll find a lot of information about rugby at the International Rugby Board Web site. Students at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland have put together a great multimedia presentation that explains important rugby terms. You can also get your information from a book. Rugby Skills, Tactics, and Rules is an excellent choice. The official site for Texas Rugby offers a downloadable PDF of rugby terms.

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      Join a rugby club. There are rugby clubs for everyone, regardless of age or gender. Of course, if you join a club, you'll probably want to play rugby. But if learning more about the sport is enough, you can go to games, attend fundraisers and start talking like a rugby pro. The USA Rugby Team site allows you to search for a rugby club in your area.

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      Watch a live rugby game. The USA Rugby site provides a calendar of events. You can also watch rugby on television (FoxSports or a premium sports channel) and make note of important terms.