Is Flag Rugby played under the same rules and laws?
No. Flag Rugby laws are amended to provide a fun safe opportunity for youths to learn the sport. Is there kicking in Flag Rugby? Positional kicking allows you to kick the ball behind the defense to continue the attack. It also allows the defense to get themselves out of situations when their back is against the wall. You’ll learn a range of kicks during this program. I’ve seen Rugby on the television. How is Flag Rugby different? Luckily, there’s been Rugby Union shown on the International Channel. That’s the type of rugby that Flag Rugby is based on. There is a different type of rugby shown at times called Rugby League. In that game when a ball carrier is tackled, play stops like in football. In Flag Rugby, play does not stop if you’re tagged or tackled. The ball changes sides when the offense makes a mistake. Sometimes, on TV, you’ll see teams playing “crash ball”, driving into the opposition. In Flag Rugby, you’ll learn how to attack space. Coaching and training will involve passing
