The Women's Rugby World Cup is under way and you can watch every match live on the BBC.But if you're new to the game, it may be rather confusing to follow all the terminology - particularly when it ...

More “Rugby 101” articles will follow soon. ... Props: The prop positions are typically the 2 biggest, strongest players on a team.

England prop Hannah Botterman after win over USA at Womens Rugby World Cup: You always want to be the best in your position.

Second row The second row features numbers 4 and 5. They are called the Locks. The Locks have one arm wrapped around their co-Lock and the other around the Prop in front of them during a scrum ...

Centre - either of the backs traditionally wearing No.12 (inside) or No.13 (outside). Powerful runners who are the heart of the back running attack and defence. The inside centre can also be ...

A prop's main role is to scrummage, support in the line-out, tackle and hit the rucks and mauls. No matter how fast and powerful the game becomes, a prop will always be a prop. The difference nowadays ...

RUGBY is one of the most popular sports in the world, but not everyone is aware of the rules of the game. Here, we explain the different roles taken up on a rugby pitch, and what they do during the… ...

Rugby positions can be confusing to say the least. ESPN has put together all you need to know about rugby union positions, what they do, and what number they wear.

This time I look at Rugby Union, and the top three players to play in the loose head prop position. Loose head prop is a very specific and highly skilled position.

He said smiling. “It’s not uncommon for South Africans to shift to positions that they’ve only ever played in touch rugby on a moment’s notice.” “I look forward to the challenge!

England star Hannah Botterman has set herself the goal of establishing herself as the best loose-head prop in the world by ...