An individual who plays rugby; some players are allowed to wear protective equipment such as shin guards and shoulder pads made from flexible material.
Very short pants covering only the top of the thighs.
jersey
Flexible garment covering the upper body; it features the team emblem and the player’s name and number.
ruck
Play when the ball is on the ground and the players on both teams pile on top of it to gain possession of it.
rugby ball
Inflatable egg-shaped ball made of leather or synthetic material; meant to be manipulated with the hands or the feet, it is carried, passed laterally and kicked.
