🏉 Part 1: Rugby Rules Knowledge

1. Circle the correct answer: In rugby, which direction can you pass the ball?

Forward only

Backward or sideways only

Any direction

Only to teammates wearing the same colour

2. What does "offside" mean in rugby?

3. Check all the ways you can score points in rugby:

Try (5 points)

Conversion (2 points)

Penalty kick (3 points)

Drop goal (3 points)

Tackle (1 point)

4. Fill in the blanks about rugby rules:

A rugby team has _______ players on the field at one time. When a player is tackled, they must _________ the ball immediately. The game is controlled by a _________ who enforces the rules.

👥 Part 2: Player Positions

5. Match the rugby positions with their main roles:

1. Forwards

2. Backs

3. Scrum-half

4. Hooker

A. Links forwards and backs

B. Throws ball into lineouts

C. Fast runners and ball handlers

D. Strong players for scrums and lineouts

6. Circle the correct answer: How many forwards are there in a rugby team?

6

7

8

9

7. Describe the main difference between forwards and backs:

🎯 Part 3: Rugby Strategy and Tactics

8. Check all the strategies that would help your team in rugby:

Passing the ball quickly

Running into empty spaces

Supporting your teammates

Communicating with your team

Playing only for yourself

9. Draw a simple diagram showing how three players should position themselves to support a ball carrier:

10. Explain why teamwork is important in rugby:

🏆 Part 4: Rugby in New Zealand Culture

11. Fill in the blanks about rugby in New Zealand:

Rugby is considered New Zealand's _________ sport. The national rugby team is called the _________. Before international matches, they perform a traditional _________ called the haka.

12. Circle the correct answer: What values does rugby teach that connect to Māori culture?

Manaakitanga (caring for others)

Individual success only

Winning at all costs

Playing without rules

13. Describe one way rugby helps build character and life skills:

14. What safety rules are most important when playing rugby? List three:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

3. _________________________________