American Couple/Sports Fans React: Rugby Union Rules! Ready To Watch Six Nations 2023! FIRST TIME!!

[@gerardcasey6095]

Originally, a try was exactly what you thought it was: it allowed you to attempt a kick at goal, which scored points. Before long, however, the ‘try’, was awarded points too, and eventually became the most important score in the game.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

That helps our embarrassment some, thank you!!

[@ftumschk]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow A lot of Brits wouldn't know that either, so you're in good company.

[@ftumschk]

Indeed, and the 2-point kick at goal afterwards was how you _converted_ the try into points... which is why it's called a "conversion".

[@johnforrest695]

When I was young, a try was 3 points and I always assumed if was "tri" somehow mangled - somehow deriving from three. I only later discovered about it being about getting a try at goal in the early days. Over the years the points for different score types have changed to encourage a game with more tries and avoid scenarios where teams just try to get into kickable positions and score from penalties. I suspect the real drive for that has been extra bonus points for 4 tries in most of the leagues, but that has been the approach.

[@robintrehaeven6800]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow there's no need to feel embarrassed. I took my wife to a cricket match at the Lord's Cricket ground in London. (Lord's is known as the home of cricket, so it's a hallowed place for cricket lovers) She was amazed to find out that the flat side of the cricket bat is used to hit the ball... she'd not previously realized this from her brief previous glimpses of cricket on TV and when cricket was mentioned in books she'd read. I thought that for an American steeped in baseball & softball it was a perfectly understandable error. I applaud you both for exploring your interest in the game of rugby in such a sensible manner. As your understanding expands so too will the pleasure you get out of it. I'm a South African expat, so I support the Springboks uber alles otherwise any team playing against the All Blacks, England, or Australia.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

This is a basic guide for beginners like us! We have been waiting patiently to learn the rules of Rugby Union with YOU! This is finally the time as the Six Nations are currently in full swing! We are proud and excited to say that we because of this video, we have enjoyed our first two Rugby matches! We found this video to be incredibly educational, informative and we actually understood the game while watching! If you want to learn Rugby too, this will do it! Rugby is so much fun and definitely a new favorite Sport for these American girls! Who are you supporting in the Six Nations? England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Wales or Italy? Let us know in the comments. Thanks so much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our channel and it's FREE! Also please click the Like button. Thank you for stopping by!

[@jeremysmith54565]

You seriously need to see the All Blacks (other name for the NZ rugby team), one of the best countries at the sport. Their beginning of any game is impressive, though the Hakas rather (as there's many of them) are honestly amazing!

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

We've seen the All Blacks in our other 3 videos on Rugby we mentioned. We've also seen the Haka

[@SJ-GodofGnomes21]

There is only one team...... ENGLAND

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Scotland had something to say about that

[@peterroach7666]

Hi Natasha and Debbie , there was a mention in the video of respect for the opposition and the referee, to see this in practice, please watch a any video about Welsh referee Nigel Owen, one of the most respected referees in the game before he retired.

[@dskit7339]

Happy you found the greatest sport in the world. A scrum is a formal re-start of play called by the ref after knock-on or forward pass. A ruck or maul happens organically during open play when the runner is contested - either held up or tackled. Same idea though: a means of protecting/winning possession after a break down. If there is no player support for a tackle, the other team can just pick up the ball and possession is lost. Supporting players ruck over the tackled player, possession is maintained, the rest of the team can take a moment to reset and we keep going. Each instance of a tackle/ruck/re-set is called a "phase". You'll see the stat at the top of the screen - it will say "phase 4" meaning the team has been tackled and reset 4 times. The more phases, the more impressive the possession, as in "wow, they are on phase 10- dominating!".

[@bluesilvahalo3576]

One thing they didn't mention is that where the ball is touched down for a try has a bearing on where the conversion is taken from. In American football it's always taken from in front of the posts but in rugby, if you score a try right near the side line away from the posts, the conversion will be taken from a much wider position. That's why you see some players trying to get as close as possible to the posts to touch the ball down to make the conversion easier for the kicker.

[@michaelwestacott7698]

I never understood why American Football has the kick from always in front - makes the point after touchdown kick way too easy and, with all due respect to American Football fans, I would add makes the point after touchdown concept way too boring - they always get an easy kick and almost always score the point - where is the excitement and genuine uncertainty in such a post touchdown concept?

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

@michaelwestacott7698 certainly not easy! Kicking a 50+ yard field goal is something very few people on this Earth can do! Of course, shorter field goal kicks aren't as "exciting," but there are loads of factors that make it more complex than meets the eye

[@bluesilvahalo3576]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow I think the other team charge the kicker too once it's given to the chappie that holds the ball which adds the pressure I guess

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

@bluesilvahalo3576 Yes! The kicks can and do get blocked or tipped. Not very often but it happens. America Football is such a strategic game of skill, precision and some incredibly tough guys! Sadly most people don't bother to learn it outside of the US. But when they do, they instantly love it!

[@michaelwestacott7698]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow Sure, but I'm talking about the point after touchdown - not field goals. I'm no American football expert but in regards to the little bit of American football that I have watched it seems that the point after touchdown is almost always scored. I know this is just based on the little bit that I have watched and is not a proper statistical analysis but it's just something that stood out to me.

[@hot5and77]

There is another offside rule worth knowing about. If your team mate kicks for territory and you are behind him then you can chase the ball. However, if you are in front of him, you must wait until he passes you before you can advance.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thank you!

[@eivindkaisen6838]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow Very technically (and that's one of the instances where the television official comes in handy) you have to be behind the foot that kicks the ball at the point of impact. Tries have been diallowed for this.

[@eivindkaisen6838]

There is also an offside rule at the lineouts. When the ball is thrown in, players (the attacking team decides how many players will be in it, between 2 and 6) who are NOT in the lineout must remain 10(?) metres away from the lineout formation.

[@blacktronlego]

In rugby a try is occasionally called a touchdown, because you are a actually touching the ball as hits the ground, you can't just drop it.

[@barrynichols2846]

The scoring was by goals, not points

[@vaudevillian7]

Respect genuinely is a huge thing in Rugby and for the most part the referee really is listened to

[@nicholasjones7312]

There is an old adage that says “Rugby is a ruffians’ game played by gentlemen and football is a gentleman’s game played by ruffians”

[@Cleow33]

You will very rarely see a fight or players crowding the referee like you will see in a football match. In a dispute the referee will speak to the captains of each team and it will be sorted out in a gentlemanly manner. This is because the game itself is so physical that aggression must be controlled. At the risk of sounding non PC there was traditionally a difference in the social class of the communities of Rugby Union and Football. No offence meant. I was surprised at the first rugby match I went to how the crowds smelled different. Football crowds smelled of beer and cigarettes and rugby crowds smelled of cigars and whiskey 😂.

[@larryfroot]

Well glad you ladies are taking an interest in this wonderful game.

[@BuntyMcB]

Keep an eye out for the Army v Navy match every May at Twickenham too. Always a great match up.

[@joyfulzero853]

A common offside situation is when a ball carrier kicks the ball forward for his team mates to chase. They need to be behind him/her at the moment the ball is kicked, otherwise they will be offside when they chase and touch the ball. The same applies at a kick off from the halfway line, the other 14 players have to be behind the kicker.

[@martinconnors5195]

Natasha and Debbie, welcome to the Hooligans game played by gentlemen. No helmets, No Padding, Just pure muscle, strength, power, technique, agility, skill and speed. I used to play Rugby Union for a school team: as a forward.

[@chrismoule7242]

Whereas football [soccer] is a gentleman's game played by hooligans.

[@karenblackadder1183]

@@chrismoule7242 Obscenely overpaid hooligans!!

[@rodneymcgiveron]

and brain dead ...

[@karenblackadder1183]

@@rodneymcgiveron They most certainly are not. Most rugby players I know are very erudite.

[@karenblackadder1183]

@@rodneymcgiveron They most certainly are not. Most rugby players I know are very erudite.

[@thereader6667]

I love this! Will continue to watch all Rugby vids, you are both wonderful people and its great Rugby is reaching such a great audience. From a guy in England.

[@therealtwiggyleaf]

That was the best simple explanation of basic rugby rules that I have seen, so KUDOS to you two for finding it and sharing. I hope it helped you to enjoy watching your first rugby union matches. I was particularly enamoured of the England-Scotland match. I am Scottish, so was supporting Scotland, but it was a particularly even match with one of the best tries (by Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland) that I have seen in recent times. Best of luck watching the rest of your SIX NATIONS games. And thanks for your video! ❤❤

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thank you!! We loved this video and had a BLAST watching our first matches!! Sad about Wales but yes, Scotland was EPIC!! Hoping for an Italy win today!!

[@geoffpoole483]

VDM's try was fantastic.

[@geoffpoole483]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow Italy are definitely the underdogs today but they have a habit of springing surprises.

[@downsman1]

A fine old Scottish name. One of the Clan van der Merwe no doubt!

[@therealtwiggyleaf]

@@downsman1 LOL! Yes, that's right! He has a really strange SCOTTISH accent too! 😉😉

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

I've just watched all four of your rugby videos, it's been fun watching you learn. Also love watching American Football, I'll watch any game with odd shaped balls.

[@angusleigh7204]

I really hope you are both enjoying the six nations. You have picked a great year to start watching it! I'm a proud Scotland supporter, and a second row player myself, though just grass roots! Sorry, this has turned into a huge comment, and probably most of the points have already been answered by other people, but hopefully it helps clarify something. Feel free to ask if there is anything else confusing! Always happy to teach people about the glorious egg! When the game first started the only way to score was kicking at goal. A try just meant what you said...a try at goal! When penalties and drop goals became a thing they awarded points for scoring tries in order to incentivize it as it made the game more exciting! Also, unlike American Football as I understand it, you actually have to put the ball down to score a try. It isn't scored until you do, and the conversion is taken from in line with where the ball is touched down. That is why you see guys run across the line and then into the middle of the pitch, in order to make the conversion easier. Scrums are a LOT of pushing. They look really still, but that is just because the two teams are normally evenly matched. So no position is limited in what they can do. If the scrum half is for some reason not able to do something anyone can "act scrum half". But generally speaking the scrum half is going to have the best pass, so it makes most sense for the 9 to be that person. Also, I think it is unique to rugby, the number on the jersey refers to the position, not the player. So he number 9 is always the scrum half, the 1 and 3 are props, the 2 is a hooker, 4 and 5 are locks (also known as second row) 6 and 7 are flankers, 8 is (imaginatively) the "Number 8", 9 is scrum half, 10 is fly half (sometimes called stand off) 12 and 13 are centres (inside and outside centre respectively) 11 and 14 are wingers and 15 is the full back. The key difference between mauls and scrums is that for scrums the play is actually stopped for them to set a scrum, whereas a maul is set up while playing. Mauls are kind of rough, and horrible in some ways...but they can be so much fun...in a weird rugby way! The difference between a ruck and a maul is that in a ruck the player is "brought to ground" and has to release the ball. In a maul the player is kept standing up. When the player is brought down we call it the breakdown. If a maul collapses players from the defending team can try to steal the ball back. This is called jackalling, and you normally see flankers and number 8s doing it, although increasingly we are seeing more players give it a go if the conditions are right. The offside rule gets very confusing in certain circumstances. To be honest I don't always fully unerstand it. For example if you are onside, then a player on your team tries to catch a ball who was offside, you are then made offside by that player and can't play the ball. Which I didn't know until I got penalized for it! The best advice I would give if you are spectating is the advice all rugby players get told...the ref is alwayts right. You might not get that impression reading comments and things, but respect for the referee is a REALLY big thing in rugby. People have been sin binned just for chatting back to the referee!

[@mervinmannas7671]

This was a great video. It didnt treat the viewer as an idiot but at the same time was concise but simpley explained. I really hope you enjoy following the six nations, I love it.

[@jaynesmith8509]

The things about respect is so important in rugby, the game stays on the field and feelings from the game don’t enter the conversation once the game has finished, I’ve seen such beautiful moments from different teams sharing the time after matches and getting to know each other

[@rikmoran3963]

I think the simplest way of thinking about offside is that if you are ahead of the player with the ball (or who last touched the ball), you are not allowed to interfere with the ball until you have returned to an onside position (behind the player who had the ball). This can be applied to many different scenarios within the game.

[@ZambeziKid]

Also to enter from behind the ball and from directly behind either the tackled player or the tackler - whoever is closest to the gate-enterer’s goal line

[@anthonyhind1308]

I'm Irish,my dad was Scottish,and I live in Italy now so after Ireland,I'm torn with who to support😁I'll be watching the Italy France game today in an Irish pub near Milan, with my good friend who is French and a load of Italian friends.The Six Nations is the best sports tournament for atmosphere and fan interaction, IMHO.

[@judithhope8970]

I have to agree. I'm English and love to watch the Irish team, well done by the way. Great game. Scotland did a good job on us too. Another excellent game. Come on Italy, I'll watch that wearing my Munster shirt! xx enjoy.

[@anthonyhind1308]

@@judithhope8970 nice one!I'm a Munster fan myself.

[@judithhope8970]

@@anthonyhind1308 I do enjoy the Pro 12 although I can't see much of it these day. I keep up with the scores and highlights. I'm going to shock you now and say I also enjoy watching Leinster, is that the enemy for you? But I don't have a Leinster shirt....

[@anthonyhind1308]

@@judithhope8970 ,I'm actually from Co.Wicklow in Leinster 😁,but I prefer Munster as a team.All my friends are Leinster fans,so you can imagine the banter and slagging that goes on.

[@judithhope8970]

@@anthonyhind1308 Oh dear, I think I can. I remember watching Munster play Connacht about 18 years ago. There was hardly anyone in the ground watching but Connacht took the lead and word must have got around and the place filled up so fast. Munster did lose that one and it was unprecedented at the time I think but they're doing better as they were the underdog really. Great game. Irish rugby is the best and of course Brian O'Driscoll has to be the best ever player. I hope that isn't controversial.

[@murraykuka9437]

awesome natasha &debbie. i have seen all your rugby reactions, and looking forward to watching your journey into our beautiful game.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thank you so much!!

[@smythharris2635]

As a former player here in Ireland, I'm delighted to see this video! As I said before playing rugby improved my looks considerably; everyone should give it a go.

[@vaudevillian7]

Offside is normally you have to be behind the ball carrier, and in soccer the last defender marks the offside line - so you can’t be further in the opposing territory than them when the ball is passed to you - the linesmen with flags running down the side of the pitch usually mark where that is

[@donnab3765]

What a brilliant video and good choice to make the game understandable. I enjoyed the video.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@davidh.8798]

Rugby rules are very hard to grasp, but you did a great job here. The RFU's video is superb too.

[@philpebs7058]

Ladies, an absolute pleasure. You've innocently proved so many hilarious misconceptions of outsiders views of Rugby. My favourite was 15:30. My adult daughter comes with me to rugby week in and week out for nearly ten years and still doesn't totally get Offside. Having said that, the game still chucks up things that huge amounts of "laws" people don't know. Thanks for promoting our great game.

[@dylangmcdonald]

When I started this video I was immediately thought I was gonna hate it. Glad to be wrong you two ladies where a treat to watch, keep up the wholesome entertainment . Thanks for proving me wrong, it will make me think twice next time

[@timfitzmaurice537]

10:30 You can get it out two ways. The rearmost player in the scrum with the ball at their feet can detach tp pick it up…usually a move by the Number 8. Otherwise the scrumhalf can play it if they are behind the ball and they can reach it…again thats usually back at the number 8 but sometimes especially if the scrum isnt straight with the field of play anymore its can be at a flankers feet..basically when its at the back is the shortform description. As soon as they lift it and start to play the ball is out and the opposing scrum half and flankers will try to flatten the scrum half so they need to move or pass swiftly

[@davidsweeney4021]

England but I follow Wales too as my Dad was brought up in Wales but born in England. He also played rugby as scrum half and knowing his personality I could see why. Also I have loads of Welsh relatives and one actually played for Wales. His parents, my cousins, were extremely proud.

[@clarenceflam]

Rooting for Wales here. The Ireland-Wales game was great, but the scoreline didn't quite merit the match. Ireland are on fire and could be worthy contenders for the World Cup this year. Italy is starting to really improve so will be interesting to see how they do this year. They host Wales in Rome and I would not be surprised if they beat us there. Enjoy the 6 Nations it looks like it will be a brilliant one. In the Summer there will be extra games as warm-up matches prior to the world cup. Great year to get into the game

[@micko11154]

As a Wallabies fan with Irish heritage, I would have to say, 'Go Ireland, Éirinn go Brách!!!' Cheers from Australia!

[@catieburnside3751]

Thanks for that video, my brother and I watch the 6 nations every year and have picked up most of the rules but that made things so much clearer. I support Scotland ( the country of my birth) and he will be supporting England, where he was born. So far the bragging rights are mine! 👍👍👍👍

[@kathryncoleman6973]

I learned a lot from your video,really enjoyed the coverage and the animation. Great video reaction.enjoy the six nations.

[@mikeoshea3714]

Glad you found an instructive video like this one. I'm sure that even these elementary look at some of the rules and parts of the game will help you enjoy the game more. Less 'whats going on ' or 'why did they do that' and mire understanding. You are quite right that the presentation of 'offside' was only one of the ways you can be offside. There are many! But the 'behind the back foot' rule is so basic and fundamental, you see it in open play with a maul or tackle that becomes a ruck, all the players not involved in the ruck form a line across the field and you can see they are all lined up on the back foot. This requires lots of situational awareness and tremendous fitness. Once you become familiar with the basic laws of the game you will see elements of gameplay and tactics that hitherto are hidden from you by your lack of understanding of the laws of the game. Enjoy the journey.

[@craigmccartney58]

Really great video and well done for taking the time to make it and finding out more. Hope you enjoy the 'hooligans game played by gentemen' for years to come!!! #Scotland #IsleOfArran

[@BusyAndySings]

I'm from Wales so will definitely be cheering for them. That first game was shocking though! Well played Scotland too!

[@clarelawton4653]

I have never really been into watching rugby but now I know what’s going on from this I may give it a go and watch a match, thank you

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Awesome!!! That makes us happy 😊

[@geoffpoole483]

Attending a game is a much more civilised experience than football.

[@stephenkerensky710]

When the game developed at Rugby School, a touchdown or try, meant that you could try to kick a goal over the crossbar between the 2 uprights. That happened in 1893.

[@TheVigilant109]

Great video. Hope you enjoyed the Six Nations.

[@hyprz5]

What a great video! Glad you’re enjoying the six nations! Hopefully you’ll enjoy MLR when the season gets going soon too! And theres the World Cup to look forward to this year! Best wishes from an England and Japan supporter! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇯🇵

[@vaudevillian7]

Think of a Maul as like when the ball carrier in American Football is still upright but not gaining ground alone and other players pile on to support and push and move him forward (or stop him on Defense) until the ref decides forward progress has been impeded. A maul is similar to that. The ruck is more about keeping possession of the ball once the ball carrier has been tackled

[@edhoward-bearder3081]

A scrum is known as a set piece. Play stops to perform it. Mauls and rucks happen in open play without stoppage. When the ball is in the scrum the players can heel the ball backwards. The Scrum "person" normally picks the ball up at the back of the scrum, but in certain circumstances the Number 8, normally a large forward at the back of the scrum will "pick and go" pick the ball up once it is at their feet and run forward with it, often if the scrum is close to the opponents try line. Likewise the scrum half will usually receive the ball back from a line out, but the lifted catcher can keep the ball, drop to the ground and create a maul to move forward. If the opposition are not switched on a quick pop pass to the player at the front of the line might happen. It must cross the 5yd line but otherwise its an option. As a front rower (think Guard or Nose tackle) they will unlikely jump for it! Alternatively an NFL style throw could be made over the entire line out for an open player to pick up and run with it. So long as its straight..!

[@timfitzmaurice537]

13:17 The quizzical look…I going to a wild guess that the long list left you wondering what was left…if so, you cannot tackle using your legs to take someone down, so no tripping, trapping, hooking etc with the legs. If it was surprise at anything else Im as off target as my kicking on a rugby field…..

[@philplace2726]

This was so much fun thanks for posting it! AND very informative too! Love that you've decided on which sides to support! I'll be rooting for England but have to say Wales has the best national anthem though, getting goosebumps just thinking about it!!! Not that there's anything wrong with the Italian one either - you seem to get 2 for ! with that one...! Lastly; if you want to see the best examples of respect for referees... check out out Nigel Owens, an absolute icon of rugby referees and more than a bit hilarious!!! Loved this!!!

[@OnASeasideMission]

Loved this one. And Natasha's shirt. Debbie. Viva Italia.

[@lucylewis9437]

Another amazing video by you two awesome ladies. I'm obviously supporting Wales even though we didn't do too well against Irelamd yesterday. We lose and win together though the good times and the bad ones. I love the 6 Nations its my favourite tike of the year. We also have the Rugby World Cup in France this year.

[@callmenovac]

You ladies are picking up and learning smartly this game!!

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Sports are easy for us, especially Natasha as she played several. It's a lot of fun!! Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@callmenovac]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow Hope you girls will review the Rugby World cup 2019 finale England v South Africa. Even the semi finales was great!.

[@benvanwessel1984]

Great to see people getting into rugby. Hope you thoroughly enjoy the six nations this year, keep it up girls!

[@Raziel1818]

I'm a manly man, and I don't know but your channel and reactions really calm me down. It's weird listening to 2 ladies to calm me down, but it is what it is. Just subscribed, great channel.

[@rhyswillcox6011]

As a welsh person I appreciate you supporting our team

[@pipmaple]

Great vid ladies Loved it !

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thanks, so much fun to finally learn the basics!

[@mairwilliams9227]

Thank you for supporting Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 I live on Anglesey a small island in North Wales Anglesey is a beautiful historic island. ❤❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@JoseSantiago-ce1dn]

after you score a try, the attempt at conversion is in line to where the try got scored. That is why you see the players try to score the try as close to the posts as possible so that the angle of the kick is minimised.

[@katlouise90]

This was such a helpful video. Ive never really known the rules of rugby but now I definitely understand it a lot more - and what I’ve watched makes more sense! Maybe you could do a wheelchair rugby video at some point (which I also enjoy watching although it does scare me at points - and I also don’t actually know the rules of that either)

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

We are definitely going to do wheelchair rugby!! So glad you like the video ❤️

[@geoffpoole483]

The two basic rules to remember are the ball cannot be passed forward or kicked backwards. The rules of rugby are quite intricate and the referee will often explain things to the players.

[@rosalindyates7331]

Thank you for showing this video. I have always loved watching nRugby, Union and League, but never understood the rules. I will be supporting England x

[@paullking08]

The kick after a try has been scored is called a conversion because it converts a try (5 points) to a goal (7 points). Other circumstances when a player can be offside are 1) players are allowed to chase any kick ahead but are offside unless behind the kicker when the ball is kicked. Also, when there is a ruck not all players are in the ruck but line up across the field to either receive a pass or to tackle a player who has received a pass. If any defender is further forward than level with the rearmost foot of any of their team mates in the ruck (thus too close to the attackers) they are offside. When the ball is put into the scrum (as with a lineout) it should be put in straight between the two sides and failure to do this was the most common cause of a penalty but in recent years the scrum half is allowed to put the ball in skewed towards his own side. Finally, it’s interesting that a touchdown in the NFL rarely involves the ball being touched down!

[@gregorturner9421]

in the scrum, not mentioned is the person in the front row middle isn't standing. he is supported by the people either side and they use their feet to try and rake the ball backwards. if one scrum is more dominant they will use this by pushing the other scrum backwards to gain metres. as long as the ball doesn't come out the scrum can go on as long as they want.. hence why you sometimes see teams try and turn the scrum to avoid this. ( i used to play second row, or one of the two people who locks the front row in the scrum.)

[@Juan-Paul_Miquel_Coetser]

It's awesome to see your interest in rugby, I hope you get to see a live match or even get to go to the Rugby World Cup to see the best of the best!

[@colrhodes377]

I'm an Englishman but I have to hand it to the Jocks, yesterday was a battle royal and they won a great match.

[@w0033944]

A few notes: 1. In the scrum, players use their feet to get the ball to the scrum-half. Indeed, the player in the 2 shirt is called the "hooker" as his job is to hook the ball back with his feet. Some of his bodyweight is taken by the guys either side of him (the "props") to help him do this. 2. The maul is different to the scrum in that it often results from a line-out, and the player with the ball directs the binding, unbinding and axis of shove of the other forwards. In a scrum, the forwards are bound in a formation that is partly governed by the Laws of the game, so there is less direction from any one player. 3. The ball is usually thrown or tapped to the scrum-half in a line-out, but, especially if the line-out is close to the oposition try line, the players might immediately transition the line-out into a maul by closing ranks around the guy who caught the ball.

[@w0033944]

Also, 4. There are several different offside Laws, some of which I'm unsure of! Most common is offside at a ruck, which is similar-ish to offside at a maul in that players cannot enter from the side, but must do from from behind the "hindmost foot".

[@w0033944]

Obviously, I've used male pronouns here for convenience.

[@tmarsden1878]

Even closing a door wasn't enough to slow Jonah Lomu! RIP

[@SuperDebs09]

Great video, and it's England all the way for me in the 6 nations!!

[@pamelamawby2850]

Hi ladies.... this was extremely informative so I understand alot more now lol... I really didn't know the rules really before Also loved Debbie's description..... the Scrum person 🤣

[@martinevans4688]

Great video again and your reaction was spot on and fair play fly your flag for your team. I watched with you even though I coached junior rugby for 15 years you made it interesting. I had one junior of mine play for England under 20s so you can guess who I support, shame we seem to have lost our way, fair play to Scotland good win.

[@andrewcoates6641]

What , your family name is Evans and yet you don’t support Wales. When I was a kid here in Yorkshire one of my classmates was an Evens and her mother was a teacher in our school. She was the only person that I knew that could speak in Welsh, apart from her parents and her younger sister, for all that my own sister has a Welsh second name, although it is not spelled in Welsh but rather in English as Blodwyn.

[@martinevans4688]

@@andrewcoates6641 my name is Evans but we'll and truly from England, the name was adopted back in the late 1700 early 1800 ish from the workhouse in our town. My Welsh is limited to reading the dual language signs when working or holiday😂

[@auroranueva]

WALES....but supporting from Spain until March 1st St David's Day when I return. Enjoyed watching this as I now understand all the rules after many years of going to games and watching, I've never actually known all the rules. Glad to see you're wearing the WRU and the dragon flag.

[@alundavies1016]

The SH feeds to ball into the scrum, where the Hooker (yes) hooks the ball back with his feet, then the ball passes through the locks (second row) who may also use their feet to strike the ball to the back of the scrum. From there the sh or the Number 8 pick it up and pass, run or kick it.

[@amereinterlude]

My son was one of those big tall guys who were lifted in the line out when he was still a player. He played for Leicester Tigers U18. He was at school with the current England full back and at the same Norfolk rugby club as the new England scrum half, both of whom are also at Leicester Tigers.

[@mandypotts9090]

I have never really bothered looking into Rugby but since the Natasha and Debbie Show have been reacting/ learning about it l have started to watch a little and have enjoyed it so thanks to you l will be watching some of the home countries this tournament 👍

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

That's fantastic!! 😍

[@Greetings_From_Cork]

Awww ... You're rooting for Wales and Italy? That's adorable.

[@johnwelch5132]

Many years ago I played as a FullBack. When players were thinner! I could run fast and the ball would be passed down the line - and I’d be pummelled by the big lads on the opposition. 😂 enjoyed this vid. Like the Wales shirt…. I’ll say no more 😉. Sums up my nationality. Glorious and technical game.

[@suepoole8323]

I'm a happy old Biddy this morning, live in UK, of Irish stock and was married to a Welsh Man.... great reaction as usual. The opening match did not disappoint, several weeks now with do not disturb signs everywhere.☘

[@royw-g3120]

They only removed the drop goal from American football a few years ago. Doug Flutie kicked one in his last season. Admittedly it was the first in the NFL for about 50 years.

[@kingspeechless1607]

As for the laws one thing which is useful to know is that when a try is scored the conversion kick is taken from a point at right angles to where it was touched down. This means that if the scorer touched down near the posts it is a much easier target for whoever takes the conversion kick; if it is touched down in the corner then it is a much harder angle to kick from. If the ball carrier can get closer he or she will; but the important thing is to make the touchdown safely. One more thing; concerning offside is that if the ball is kicked forward the kicker's "team-mates must be behind the ball when it is kicked. Those who are in front of the ball when it is kicked may be sanctioned unless they retire and do not interfere with play until they are put onside by the actions of a team-mate (or a member of the opposition). It is harder to explain than understand when you see it in action.

[@BRIDINC1972]

Glad you'll enjoy watching the Games, Ireland v Wales up first. Of course I'll be supporting Ireland for the six nations and if we do win every game we'll get the Grand Slam. That's the aim for every team playing.

[@zanedodge2176]

You can push in ball to the back of the scrum with your feet (often you have to if the oppositions shunt is more powerful). Also you can just catch the ball from a lineout and run forward, but remember that all the opposition forwards are right there so oftentimes you want get that far.

[@GaryLorenz-t7c]

Hi there to Natasha & Debbie, here is another Rugby Football Code which is very similar to Rugby Union Football Code which is called the Rugby League Football Code & here is some information about the difference in the Rugby League Football Code from their Rugby Union Football Code counterparts of course. For starters is that Rugby League Football has (13 Thirteen) players per team & their, NUMBERING POSITIONS are, (1) Fullback, (2 & 5) Wings, (3 & 4) Centres, (6) 5/8th, (7) Halfback, (9) Hooker, (8 & 10) Front Row Forwards, (11 & 12) 2nd Row Forwards, (13) Lock, of course. SCORING POINTS, which are a Try, is worth (4 Four) Points & a Conversion after a try is scored is worth (2 Two) Points, A Penalty Goal is worth (2 Two) Points & a Drop Goal (aka) a Field Goal is worth (1 One) Point of course. There are (NO) Line Outs, Rucks & Mauls, in Rugby League Football at all, & in Rugby League Football players can use a Punt Kick (aka) a Torpedo Kick during play but (NOT) to be used for a Field &/or Drop Goal situation at all but a Drop Kick is only permitted for this situation of course. Exactly very same as Rugby Union Football is that in Rugby League Football also there are (NO) Forward Passes of the ball to be allowed at all & also that Offsides are (NOT) allowed at all either of course. There are only (6 Six) Tackles in which a tackled player is after being tackled by the opposing team must play the ball by using his feet to rake the ball to his teammate who behind him waiting for the ball to either to be next ball carrier to run towards the defending team &/or pass the ball backwards to his other team mates and once they either reach the (4th &/or 5th) tackle then the players can kick the ball very deep into the defending team's territory regardless using a Torpedo Kick, Drop Kick &/or a Bomb Kick especially towards the defending team's goal area & besides that Rugby League Football is a more of a slower pace of game which less free flowing of a game of course. Besides that, Rugby League Football Code started in (1895) in Huddersfield in the North of England that was called Northern Union because it came off from Rugby Union Football Code then later on it changed its name from Northern Union Football to Rugby League Football being from (15) players down to (13) players per team of course.

[@sphotographyfineart]

Other offside situations is when 1. You pass the ball to the front to another player - then the person you pass on is offside. He has to be behind you. 2. When you kick the ball foreward, any player that was in front of you should stop playing, if they run for the ball they will be offside. 3. If you are in front of the scrum when the ball comes out and you play the ball - you are offside - you have to be behind the scrum. 4. If you find yourself inbetween the oposition players and you play the ball you are offside. (meaning if you tackled a guy and stand up you have to move back before you can play again. other mentions - from a scrum or a lineout or a mall the ball does not necesarrily be passed on the the scrumhalf. You can play and pass to any teammate. The scrumhalf is just his position to make sure he is their first and the scrumhalf and flyhalf normally call out and play predetermined or practiced plays. They are basically the conection between the scrum and the backline and normally they do quick thinkong of wich way to move the play. Fun fact - normally the flyhalf is the captain or vicecaptain as they are in the best position to read the gameplay from both teams

[@yoluko4750]

In the scrum you use your feet to roll the ball back towards your scrumhalf. The centre of each team’s front line in a scrum is the hooker, because they will use their feet to hook over the ball and push it back away from the opposing scrum. Over players in the scrum will then continue to roll it back with their feet until the ball is clear of the scrum and can be picked up. The ball from a lineout can go anywhere. A player doesnt have to pass to the scrumhalf, they just usually do because if they dont, the players from the other team in the lineout will quickly tackle them. Also doesnt have to be the scrumhalf, its just normally their job A maul is formed in open play and the player keeps the ball in their hands. It was a bit confusing in the video because the players were hunched over, but the guy at the top was holding the ball. A scrum is a restart after a foul and players cannot use their hands to touch the ball.

[@keithorbell8946]

At a line out there are two options: 1. Catch and drive, the ball is caught and the attacking side form around the player with the ball to make a maul, and then drive forwards. 2. Tap down, the ball is passed by the catcher while he’s still in the air usually to the scrum half, but there may be a special move where the ball is passed to another forward to make a hard contact with the opposition. Offside: if a player is in front of a kicker on his team he is offside, and must drop back, if the backs are less than 10 metres behind the centre line of a line out.

[@whattiler5102]

I am a lifelong follower of English rugby; I love the red rose!🏵 We started very disappointingly against Scotland; it's hard to take losing to the Scots. I am also looking forward to the Women's Six Nations which will be played after the Men's tournament is completed.

[@malcolmrowe9003]

Another way of being offside is it you are further up the field than the kicker when the ball is kicked (not sure about it you are level with the kicker). You are not immediately penalised, as you can play yourself inside by retreating behind the kicker or letting the kicker overtake you. You are penalised if, without having played yourself inside, you get to the ball first of are in a position to interfere with play when an opponent gets to it (you should be at least 10 metres away from the player receiving the ball). Offside at mauls, line-outs and scrums is similar to the ruck example shown in the video, with the exception that at scrums, the scrum half may go further forward but must still remain behind the ball.

[@cpapa1]

FYI. The womens version of the Super Rugby Pacific (mens) comp is called the Super W(omen) competition.

[@John-f1g1e]

Also, in NFL the major scores are still called Touchdowns, but the scoring team only has to break the line of the end-zone in play and in control of the ball. The ball doesn’t have to be touched down in the end zone.

[@henryb160]

A "try" leads to an attempt at a goal. A "goal" is scored with a kick that goes between the posts.. A successfull kick is called a "conversion" because it converts the 5 points for a try into 7 points by adding the extra 2 points gained through a successful kick (conversion)

[@jaynesmith8509]

In a line out, the backs have to be at least 5m behind the line out until the ball is out the line out or an attacking play is formed (such as one of the forwards running into the defence with the ball) except the scrum half which can be closer which is why it is often passed down to them, also it’s not always about the person who can jump the highest, it’s about timing and since the defence won’t know when the ball is being thrown in or who it’s going to in the line, and no one can tackle a person who is in the air else they’ll get a yellow or red card. In the scrums, they use their feet to move the ball back if they can, not always the case.

[@JoseSantiago-ce1dn]

The other way to be oofide is basically if a player kicks the ball down the field, any player in front of him are offside untill he runs past them and puts them onside. An offside player may not interfere with any player or in any way influence the game. Also if the other team gets a penalty or a free kick, the opposing players must retreat 10 m from that spot before they can do anything.

[@gillspeck3173]

This was fun,and storm ducky is above Debbie's head on top of the blue book.

[@Chillmax]

When I was at school, a ruck, meant that there was a fight in the playground, possibly with more than 2 people!

[@wolfwest3031]

Esscentially the difference between a maul and a scrum is A scrum is seen as a formal break so both teams stop play to form the scrum to contest for the ball so they can begin the next attack/defence (literally as you said a tug of war or a push of war I suppose you could say). A maul however is like a scrum but it's during play meaning it can at any time happen while the guys are attacking and defending (think of it sorta like this, you see your buddy struggling still standing against a guy whos trying to tackle him you wanna help out so you join up with your buddy to push against the guy trying to tackle him, so you can keep possession of the ball) of course the guy holding the ball has to turn and try and deliver this ball so the attack can continue.

[@andyleighton3616]

For your question about how the ball gets to the back of the scrum. Then there are two answers. 1) You can just push the other team backwards 2) More commonly you use your feet to move the ball backwards. The player in the middle at the front is most important in this and their position is called the hooker - because they hook the ball backwards with their foot. I would also note that the laws state the ball should be fed straight down the middle of the tunnel, however in many cases the ball is definitely fed towards your team rathern than down the middle. If it is too obvious the ref will blow up but scrum halves often get away a somewhat crooked feed.

[@emilsa1228]

Very exited for the 6 Nations, especially after yesterday's Scotland/England game! American Football is a very direct descendent of rugby and much of the structure and content of the game reflects this, not least calling the score you get after crossing the goal line a touchdown years after you stopped actually having to touch it down. I love both games but I have to watch reruns of American Football games as the number of stoppages and ad breaks when they are live drives me nuts. ESPN shows reruns the following day with many of the breaks edited out thankfully :)

[@wilsonmurillopalacio6953]

Love it ......Please never stop mujeres hermosas, big hug from Girona Spain.

[@direnova6284]

You're going to love watching a whole match, it's the only way to appreciate the real beauty of the game.

[@davidlehart6562]

Loving all your videos, I'm from North Wales would love to see you's do one about my home town Llandudno 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@donaldduck2139]

you can use your feet in the scrum to get the ball back..is called hooking the ball you just cant use your hands. . .they can get the ball back to the last player in the scrum and hold it there while inching the scrum forward gaining more meters...no one can touch the ball so long as its still in the scrum...and when the time is right they pick up and pass or run with it

[@gregorturner9421]

you used to be able to tackle in mid air until spear tackles became a thing then it was banned as the risk of spinal injuries was to high. same as coat hanger tackles as they can bounce up into the neck area quite easily.

[@jaynesmith8509]

The offside rule basically means that you need to enter okay from behind the ball, you can’t just run in front of the ball and get in the way (obviously there’s a bit more to it than that but that’s the easiest way to avoid being off side)

[@barrygentry5364]

The respect towards referees is amazing. I once attended a local, low league rugby union game and the referee was maybe very early twenties, a young man. The supporters stood on the touch line included veteran players who had had their day, but they still show utmost respect with their comments. In this example a veteran player (50+ years old) disagreed with a decision the young referee had made and called out “I think you got that decision wrong, sir”. They also have codes of conduct in the club houses that govern the behaviour of supporters. Amazingly different to football/soccer.

[@SandeepJairam]

Hi ladies I'm from south Africa we r the 4 time champions of the world go south Africa

[@MarkmanOTW]

In the scrum, the ball is played for with their feet. That is the job of the hooker (hooking the ball backwards with his foot) in the middle of the front row. This is then moved back through the scrum and held (with the feet) while the forwards try and push the scrum forward, while maintaining possession. Only the scrum half can pick the ball out of the back of the scrum from the back row's feet, then pass (throw) it back into open play to a team member to start attacking again. The opposing team members are not allowed run round the back of the scrum on the side winning the ball as this is offside.

[@ilgvarssirmais887]

Hello from Latvia 🇱🇻

[@paulmurphy5648]

As a born Englishman who grew up watching and playing sports all the various laws seem so natural to me ,so I love watching how confused you are with such obvious to me, because I have grown up knowing them, rules. I had to stop the video when you were explaining your first reactions to a Try. Thinking about it you are right, if I try to catch a ball but miss it is not a success but it is a success to try to score!! Here are the full rules of world rugby union, with law 10 covering offside - Good luck!!!!