What are the numbers on the England rugby shirts?

A number of different systems are used to publish team lists in newspapers, match programmes and online. Most list the backs 15–9, followed by the forwards 1–8, although traditionalists prefer 15–9, 1–5, 6,8,7, i.e. the forwards in scrum order. Match programmes often list the players in order from 15 to 1.

What does a number 1 do in rugby?

Wearing the number 1 on the back of his jersey, the left prop is positioned on the left of the three forwards in the front row in a scrum; binding together with the opposing team’s forwards, he plays a vital role in the scrum. This position is well-suited to heavy, strongly-built players.

What does a number 8 do in rugby?

Number eights interact with the scrum-half at the back of the scrum to control and provide clean ball for the backs. They can also pick the ball from the back of the scrum and run with it or pass it to the scrum-half.

What are the position numbers in rugby union?

Here’s how each rugby positions looks on the pitch:

• 1 & 3 Loosehead and Tighthead Prop.
• 2 Hooker.
• 4 & 5 Lock/Second Row.
• 6 & 7 Flanker/Wing Forward.
• 8 Number Eight.
• 9 Scrum-Half.
• 10 Fly-Half.
• 11 & 14 Wing.

What do rugby shirt numbers mean?

Each position in rugby union has an assigned jersey number. Usually, the starters will wear numbers one through fifteen, while the eight reserves will wear sixteen through twenty-three. The purpose of the numbers are to make it easier to identify who has the ball and where the players are supposed to be.

What does number 19 do in rugby?

Generally the next rugby jersey number, 19, is worn by the lock cover with number 20 covering the loose forward rugby positions.

What does number 7 do in rugby?

Positions by number

Number	Common name	Regional variations
5	Second row	Lock
6	Blink side flanker
7	Open side flanker
8	Number 8	Lock, Eight Man