How can I be stronger and harder to take down in rugby?

How long will it take me to learn rugby?

• So hi, I have been playing rugby for 4 weeks now, 3hrs a week. I watch rugby and al that but because am not that good obviously, how long will it take me to understand the game? When ...show more

• Answer:

  I never read or watched rugby, just got involved, I picked upon the rules very quickly. Keep playing, get stuck in, because if you do something wrong, it will become very apparent. As for understanding, i think your dad does not mean the rules but the way you get involved- how you react, aggression, toughness ect. I would recommend asking a more experienced player your queries, and simply watching his movements. Experienced players make their minds up instantly- who they're aiming to tackle, when they're going to pass, step, ruck, ect. As for the rules; LEARN THE BASICS! THE REST COMES NATURALLY! pass backwards, no ruck from sideways, if you're first in the ruck, you can take the ball, if you're not held down you can get back up and run! If you learn these simple rules, you will be one step ahead of your opponents, I am also a centre, and when arriving first at the ruck the opposition do not expect me to take the ball! Some even stop playing and complain to the ref! GOOD LUCK!