don't worry, i play prop and have never listened to the backs haha I'm glad this was helpful to you! the entire aim of the project so thank you for the positive words! out of curiosity what position are you being moved from??
Hopefully this will help me this Saturday, as I’m playing my first ever rugby match as blindside flanker. My friend who use to play high level said on a defensive scrum as soon as I see their number eight get the ball, smash the scrum half lol
I've started playing Rugby about 2 weeks ago (in High School, so its much more lax). So this is really helpful to me, especially because I am confused as to what to do after a scrum breaks or during a ruck.
@@dannykettle2466 ye its alot harder work, much more involved, coach says that you just gotta tear in when ur cleaning out and let your aggression out.
I played 7 all through high school and into college, and this video gave me a lot more information to help me improve my game now that I'm playing again. Cheers to the great post!
thanks! i'm glad you like it! check out my other episodes to see some of the best rugby players! thanks for the positive feedback though! appreciate it
Jesus lad! You must be one big full back haha! That's a huge position change! I'm glad it's going well for you thought, exactly the reason I created these videos! All the best with your transition!
Thank's so much for the video! Definitely gaining more confidence as an openside, just need to practice a tad on tackling. Great video really helped out!
For anyone who can take it and considering being a flanker do it - I was a 7 all the time and it is the best position! Fast action, can really disrupt the play, and lots of tackles. If you have endurance and can tackle go for 7. Always hated it when I got stuck in 6 because you don't get the same action and tackles, but it is great to be a 6 when you are tired at the end of the game. LOL
Lucy Gold-Lewis glad you're enjoying it! and now you have the ability to play flanker and second row so you're now a very valuable asset to the team! keep it going :D
I've been a prop/hooker for 3 years but I may be finally getting a chance to be a flanker, Wich I would love. This really helped since ive never been in the position.
ahh mate good luck! hope you enjoy yourself and have a good game! and thank you for the kind words, its exactly why i created these videos! i hope what you've watched does help your game! all the best pal!
thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you like it! check out the rest of my videos and you'll see interviews with a whole range of great players including Jonny Wilkinson!
I'm glad you like it! Show your teammates all the various episodes I have created! They can all learn from some of the biggest names in rugby including jonny wilkinson, Carl Hayman and Rory underwood! But glad you're are benefiting from my work!
This really helped! Thanks I normally play lock ( 4 and 5 ) but I decided to start playing flanker. Im not the best tackler but am good at hitting up and rucking. Have any tips! Thanks for the help!
I play flanker my tackling is perfect but maybe my speed I need to work on anymore tips on speed still half way threw watching this video and it's helping a lot tbh
when you say speed do you mean acceleration or out right top end speed?? for acceleration box jumps are a great way to build speed and power into the legs, you could also use the parachute method, sprinters use this as the parachute creates drag which you have to fight against. Having a running partner is also a good way do you can feed off each others energy and push each other!
I've only played union once for a year but on the wing (because I was new xD) but have played league for a while (school but not for club although I am next year). Every time I play fir school I play second row, which quite different in union, I have decent pace and hit hard. I'm working on my tackling but when I run the ball I run it very hard and love doing so. I am 6ft and around 90-95kgs ish. What position should I play in union and league if you think you could make a recommendation? I love playing and love running the ball and am just wondering what position is best suited to me, i.e height, weight and ball running. Thanks!
you are more than welcome :D I'm glad you like it! check out my other episodes that include interviews from Andrew Sheridan, Willie John McBride and even Jonny Wilkinson!
I'm glad you like it! It's exactly the reason I created the series! If you go onto my channel you will find episodes for every position! Wingers you can learn from Rory underwood, mark Cueto, George North and more!! Plus for number 8 there is Ben Morgan and Ashley Johnson!! Check it out and show your team mates! And best of luck playing!
I play flanker for my school and team, I'm strong, quite tall and one of our better tacklers but I'm a bit unfit and not that fast. (not overweight though) Should I continue with flanker and work on pace and stamina or is another position better for me?
***** 5x a week I have training for either club or school, I already train with weight about 3x a week outside if that but I'm saying I should probably start doing more cardio to improve fitness
I've just made the transition from league to union. In league I played loose forward. What position should I play? I'm tall, average weight and quite quick any ideas?
+Christian Simmons I just had my first raining session and my coach said to try number 8 I have my first game on Sunday I'll tell you how it went on thanks for the tips 😀
+Dobson 47 watch my video on number 8 to see if you can pick up any tips and tricks! its got England international Ben Morgan and Springbok Ashley Johnson. yeah definitely let me know how it goes!
-MoRe GaMeS- you moved from fly-half to flanker?? jesus thats a big move pal! hope its working out for you! the only advice I can give for tackling is talk to your coaches and just practice making sure you get your technique and more importantly your head in the right places!! good luck mate
I want to make the change from league to Union next year, I'm unsure of position I've played front row/lock all my life in league but I don't know what that would translate to in Union, I'm 5 foot 8 116kgs and I'm a strong ball runner and a solid defender with pretty good/safe hands but I'm pretty average when it comes to speed, Would I fit as a flanker or possibly No.8? I've got no clue I'm just trying to get an idea..
Hooker aye? doesn't sound too bad honestly haha, i'm meeting with the coach in a couple of days to get an idea of what i'm in for next year so i suppose i'll find out then, thanks for the reply :)
size isn't massively important when it comes to playing flanker, just look at Neil Back, he wasn't a giant yet was one of the best flankers in the world! as a flanker you need to be abel to quick and effective at the breakdown, do you have a preference of playing 6 or 7??
+Jacob Wilson no i don't think so, you can use your feet, and only your feet, to guide to ball back to the number 8 but I'm pretty sure you can't touch it, it is only allowed to be touch by the hindmost player or the scrum half, but check this link out it has a debate about it www.rugbyrefs.com/archive/index.php/t-11752.html?s=a335cf120e6781db328a7756130f5687 let me know how you get on! especially if you try it and get pinged haha!
When Pocock was playing 6? The wallabies played him at 8 and Hooper at 7. They used him a lot for the end of the rolling maul. Together Hooper and Pocock are very good at muscling and winning the breakdown; but I think it affected the quality of the line out.
I think Pocock at 8 was to give the wallabies a dynamic back row, playing a crash ball 6 to do the damage and pockcock and hooper to make the tackles and the turnovers, those 2 at 6,7 for me would be fantastic!
Pock is not a great carrier in open play; it is the turnover ball he wins at the breakdown that makes him so effective. I think the Wallabies got the right balance but NZ made a point of playing away from Pocock during the RWC. Hoopers speed gives him the edge at 7 over Pocock - but others beg to differ.
I've just started playing rugby on my highschool's varsity team, and I'm a flanker, but I'm not sure if I have the build, I'm 5'6 and 110lbs Any tips for me?
I'm 15 (almost 16) I have been playing for 3 months :D. I am 154 pounds and 177 cm tall. I play currently winger. What position should I play? I'm not very good at tackling and not that fast but I when I need to, I can RUN xD!
if you can't tackle i would make that a priority in your training, otherwise you're going to be a weak point in the defensive line. If you're strong and have decent ball handling skills you could play a ball crashing centre? the best idea would be to talk to your coaches about where you want to play and see what they say about getting in the right shape etc for that position, do let me know how you get on though!
+The False Brit id agree with jnd9000, you definitely sound like a forward, back row maybe be best suited to you but when you start training with your club/team the coaches will see whats suits you and you'll slot in there! hope it all goes well!
being moved into a this new position after years as a back who never paid attention to the forwards coach, really helped
don't worry, i play prop and have never listened to the backs haha I'm glad this was helpful to you! the entire aim of the project so thank you for the positive words! out of curiosity what position are you being moved from??
Christian Simmons moved from outside centre usually, so quite the difference
ahh cool! hope it all works out for you mate! good luck!
6 years late but the same is happening to me, from centre and fullback to flanker
@@klbigboy i was the opposite, I moved from blindside to outside centre somehow
Hopefully this will help me this Saturday, as I’m playing my first ever rugby match as blindside flanker. My friend who use to play high level said on a defensive scrum as soon as I see their number eight get the ball, smash the scrum half lol
I've started playing Rugby about 2 weeks ago (in High School, so its much more lax).
So this is really helpful to me, especially because I am confused as to what to do after a scrum breaks or during a ruck.
Moving from a centre to a flanker
UPDATE: 4 years later, Coach decided not to switch my position 😂
I’m moving from a wing to a flank
@@michaelbougardt2916 same here ahah
I’m moving from wing to flanker u13s
@@dannykettle2466 ye its alot harder work, much more involved, coach says that you just gotta tear in when ur cleaning out and let your aggression out.
Yh Ima fly half moving to flanker due to injuries
It's well difficult to swap
I played 7 all through high school and into college, and this video gave me a lot more information to help me improve my game now that I'm playing again. Cheers to the great post!
Stephen Nelson thank you for the kind words! glad my work helped you! the exact reason why I made it! all the best to you for continuing to play!
usually play 8 but my coach wanted me to have a go at 7 and i made rep because of this video
Hazza Spazza cheers mate! I'm glad my video helped you! all the best with the new position!
Love your questions and editing, keep up the great stuff!
thanks! i'm glad you like it! check out my other episodes to see some of the best rugby players! thanks for the positive feedback though! appreciate it
Moving from lock to flanker, very helpful
Thanks for the video I have just got into the rugby team @ my school and the coach said I should play flanker and this video has really helped
Really Liked this! Just picked up rugby this season and was totally lost and this was a big help thanks a ton mate. You gained a subscriber
Mike Hill cheers mate! thank you for the positive words! and I'm glad my work helped you!
I just started playing and became a flanker thank you
Thanks this helped so much! I went from a full back to a flanker and this has helped me a great deal!
Jesus lad! You must be one big full back haha! That's a huge position change! I'm glad it's going well for you thought, exactly the reason I created these videos! All the best with your transition!
Hahaha thanks man! Keep up this channel! Gained a subscriber
Thank's so much for the video! Definitely gaining more confidence as an openside, just need to practice a tad on tackling. Great video really helped out!
+Nicolas Peric thank you! exactly the reason why I made these videos! hope you're playing goes well!
I'm on my schools rugby team playing a flanker and this helped a lot with what I should be doing as a number 6 or 7 thanks :)
thanks for the video its helped me develop a lot as a blindside flanker and i can play a more natural game now thanks
I play weak side flanker, usually I end up being the contain guy in case it goes my way, then I am usually one of the first people to ruck
For anyone who can take it and considering being a flanker do it - I was a 7 all the time and it is the best position! Fast action, can really disrupt the play, and lots of tackles. If you have endurance and can tackle go for 7. Always hated it when I got stuck in 6 because you don't get the same action and tackles, but it is great to be a 6 when you are tired at the end of the game. LOL
Great video mate even after all these years still a great video 👍🏻
Thank you :) I really appreciate it :)
@@christiansimmons630 No Problem
Thnx for the video I started this season as a wing and I got switch to flank and this helped a lot
Riley Bleak same as me from winger to blind side flanker
Just been moved from 2nd row to flanker.. this was a great help! Thanks :)
Im glad it helped you! exactly the reason I made the scrummage series :) how are you finding the transition between the 2???
Christian Simmons I enjoy playing flanker more I think. Faster off the scrum, but mainly the same.
Lucy Gold-Lewis glad you're enjoying it! and now you have the ability to play flanker and second row so you're now a very valuable asset to the team! keep it going :D
I played outside centre for a year now and my coach wants me to move to 6. This has helped
I've been a prop/hooker for 3 years but I may be finally getting a chance to be a flanker, Wich I would love. This really helped since ive never been in the position.
You’re welcome buddy! It’s nice to see people still finding these videos helpful after all this time haha good luck in your new position!
Really helpful as I can now see the areas I need to improve in
Thanks for the video bro! I'm doing trials for harlequins so hopefully I'm in :)))
+Hashtag Harry ahh dude well done!! which number are you better at playing 6 or 7?? good luck though mate!
+Hashtag Harry did you get in?
thanks this helped a lot. I play blindside flanker this is my first year playing i got my first game tomorrow night.
ahh mate good luck! hope you enjoy yourself and have a good game! and thank you for the kind words, its exactly why i created these videos! i hope what you've watched does help your game! all the best pal!
thanks!!!
mate this is the best video, great work
thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you like it! check out the rest of my videos and you'll see interviews with a whole range of great players including Jonny Wilkinson!
You talk like a pro, when you speak its really encouraging and im able to understand more on the topic :)
Anoziraa Steel thank you for the kind words :)
Switching from running back & linebacker (American football) to 6/7. I was told this is the position for me
This helped me alot! I will play alot better for county now!
I'm glad you like it! Show your teammates all the various episodes I have created! They can all learn from some of the biggest names in rugby including jonny wilkinson, Carl Hayman and Rory underwood! But glad you're are benefiting from my work!
This really helped
you're more than welcome! I'm glad you liked what I've created! thank you for the kind words!
This really helped! Thanks I normally play lock ( 4 and 5 ) but I decided to start playing flanker. Im not the best tackler but am good at hitting up and rucking. Have any tips! Thanks for the help!
+CaptainBow Pvp you're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed what I've created! all the best with your playing!
Great vid.
Thank you, much appreciated :)
The flankers are the loose forwards who stand on the sides or 'flanks' of the scrum who's job is to get to the ball as quickly as possible.
we just started rugby and I got reps at playing flanker, how can I do my job better so I will permanently stay at flanker?
I play flanker my tackling is perfect but maybe my speed I need to work on anymore tips on speed still half way threw watching this video and it's helping a lot tbh
when you say speed do you mean acceleration or out right top end speed?? for acceleration box jumps are a great way to build speed and power into the legs, you could also use the parachute method, sprinters use this as the parachute creates drag which you have to fight against. Having a running partner is also a good way do you can feed off each others energy and push each other!
Great video
thank you for the positive words! I'm glad you like what I've created! all the best
I've only played union once for a year but on the wing (because I was new xD) but have played league for a while (school but not for club although I am next year). Every time I play fir school I play second row, which quite different in union, I have decent pace and hit hard. I'm working on my tackling but when I run the ball I run it very hard and love doing so. I am 6ft and around 90-95kgs ish. What position should I play in union and league if you think you could make a recommendation? I love playing and love running the ball and am just wondering what position is best suited to me, i.e height, weight and ball running. Thanks!
Thanks this really helped
Thanks for this :)
you are more than welcome :D I'm glad you like it! check out my other episodes that include interviews from Andrew Sheridan, Willie John McBride and even Jonny Wilkinson!
This helped me so much :) I also play winger or 8 any tips?
I'm glad you like it! It's exactly the reason I created the series! If you go onto my channel you will find episodes for every position! Wingers you can learn from Rory underwood, mark Cueto, George North and more!! Plus for number 8 there is Ben Morgan and Ashley Johnson!! Check it out and show your team mates! And best of luck playing!
Thnx ill check it out!
I play flanker for my school and team, I'm strong, quite tall and one of our better tacklers but I'm a bit unfit and not that fast. (not overweight though) Should I continue with flanker and work on pace and stamina or is another position better for me?
Pigdeon you should try and get fit flankers need to be the fittest player on the team
***** ye that's what I thought. I'm training 5x per week and eating okay but I guess I should do some more fitness training aswell
Pigdeon training as in weight work at the gym?
Pigdeon and yeah can never be too fit 😉
***** 5x a week I have training for either club or school, I already train with weight about 3x a week outside if that but I'm saying I should probably start doing more cardio to improve fitness
am here because at Saturday I have first competition match against Clermont and I'm number 6
I've just made the transition from league to union. In league I played loose forward. What position should I play? I'm tall, average weight and quite quick any ideas?
+Dobson 47 depending on your skill level maybe try the centres? or even the back row? where do you feel like you'd like to go?
+Christian Simmons I just had my first raining session and my coach said to try number 8 I have my first game on Sunday I'll tell you how it went on thanks for the tips 😀
+Christian Simmons training*
+Dobson 47 watch my video on number 8 to see if you can pick up any tips and tricks! its got England international Ben Morgan and Springbok Ashley Johnson. yeah definitely let me know how it goes!
+Christian Simmons thanks I will!
I'm going back for the first time on years. 7 years. I'm 24 now. Hoping I can still be a 7.
Ive just got moved from number 10 to 7 and need more confindence in tackling!
-MoRe GaMeS- you moved from fly-half to flanker?? jesus thats a big move pal! hope its working out for you! the only advice I can give for tackling is talk to your coaches and just practice making sure you get your technique and more importantly your head in the right places!! good luck mate
Thanks its going well!
You will be able to pass like an SH forward!
Going from No.8 to 7...lets do this
I want to make the change from league to Union next year, I'm unsure of position I've played front row/lock all my life in league but I don't know what that would translate to in Union, I'm 5 foot 8 116kgs and I'm a strong ball runner and a solid defender with pretty good/safe hands but I'm pretty average when it comes to speed, Would I fit as a flanker or possibly No.8? I've got no clue I'm just trying to get an idea..
Hooker aye? doesn't sound too bad honestly haha, i'm meeting with the coach in a couple of days to get an idea of what i'm in for next year so i suppose i'll find out then, thanks for the reply :)
no worries mate! I hope it all goes well for you!
So what position did you end up playing?
I want to play flanker but I don't know if I have the build. I'm 5ft 8 and 100 kilos but I have good acceleration and I can carry and tackle well.
size isn't massively important when it comes to playing flanker, just look at Neil Back, he wasn't a giant yet was one of the best flankers in the world! as a flanker you need to be abel to quick and effective at the breakdown, do you have a preference of playing 6 or 7??
where are u from
i from portlaoise ireland and i play flanker like the other lad said size of u doesnt matter once ur fast and strong
in fact being built like a lock is a disadvantage because flankers have to have one of the highest work rates on the pitch
George smith is only 5'11 he's one of the best aswell
I play 7 and during the scrum when the ball is hooked back and it ends up by the flankers feet, are they eligible to pick the ball up like a number 8?
+Jacob Wilson no i don't think so, you can use your feet, and only your feet, to guide to ball back to the number 8 but I'm pretty sure you can't touch it, it is only allowed to be touch by the hindmost player or the scrum half, but check this link out it has a debate about it www.rugbyrefs.com/archive/index.php/t-11752.html?s=a335cf120e6781db328a7756130f5687
let me know how you get on! especially if you try it and get pinged haha!
+Christian Simmons oh ok thanks a lot!
When Pocock was playing 6? The wallabies played him at 8 and Hooper at 7. They used him a lot for the end of the rolling maul. Together Hooper and Pocock are very good at muscling and winning the breakdown; but I think it affected the quality of the line out.
I think Pocock at 8 was to give the wallabies a dynamic back row, playing a crash ball 6 to do the damage and pockcock and hooper to make the tackles and the turnovers, those 2 at 6,7 for me would be fantastic!
Pock is not a great carrier in open play; it is the turnover ball he wins at the breakdown that makes him so effective. I think the Wallabies got the right balance but NZ made a point of playing away from Pocock during the RWC. Hoopers speed gives him the edge at 7 over Pocock - but others beg to differ.
+Gallus of Sycarus I'm in line to agree which is why i think Pocock was put at 8 with Hooper at 7
I've just started playing rugby on my highschool's varsity team, and I'm a flanker, but I'm not sure if I have the build, I'm 5'6 and 110lbs
Any tips for me?
Gain 100lbs and grow 6 inches
I'm 15 (almost 16) I have been playing for 3 months :D. I am 154 pounds and 177 cm tall. I play currently winger. What position should I play? I'm not very good at tackling and not that fast but I when I need to, I can RUN xD!
if you can't tackle i would make that a priority in your training, otherwise you're going to be a weak point in the defensive line. If you're strong and have decent ball handling skills you could play a ball crashing centre? the best idea would be to talk to your coaches about where you want to play and see what they say about getting in the right shape etc for that position, do let me know how you get on though!
ZestyPineapple CSGO :D
nicee :)
erm the flanker isnt behind the locks in a scrum
Yeah I've said that out of context, I meant in terms of being the "back row" but I understand they are more second row than back row in those terms!
im a forward and prop
Going from lock to 6
i play blindside flanker
Getting moved from wing to flanker this season. Phew
I need help with positions
I’m REALLY heavy, 131kg right now
I would say it’s all muscle
I am 6”5 so I’m tall enough
I can run 100m in 13 seconds
Seán Darcy u would most likely be a small second row or you could play no 8 if you feel like you are fit enough to run more
I am starting rugby , but I do not know where to play , I'm tall, average pace and very strong and hardworking
Depending on your weight, flanker or lock (if your a really big bloke maybe prop)
+The False Brit id agree with jnd9000, you definitely sound like a forward, back row maybe be best suited to you but when you start training with your club/team the coaches will see whats suits you and you'll slot in there! hope it all goes well!
lock
Bro, you need some sudafed. So stuffy!
Translate spanish please