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tighthead — /ˈtaɪthɛd/ (say tuythed) noun Rugby Union 1. that side of the scrum on which a team s prop forward is placed inside the opposing prop forward (by convention, the right hand side). 2. Also, tighthead prop. the prop forward who plays on the… …
Rugby union positions — A normal rugby union team formation illustrating each of the positions and their respective numbers. In the game rugby union, there are fifteen players on each team, comprising eight forwards (numbered 1 to 8) and seven backs (numbered 9 to 15).… … Wikipedia
Scrum (rugby union) — Because of the physical nature of scrums, injuries can occur, especially in the front row. Overview To prepare for a scrum each team s eight forwards (referred to as the pack or forward pack ) bind together in three rows mdash; the front row,… … Wikipedia
Tevita Taumoepeau — Rugger name = Tevita Taumoepeau caption = birthname = nickname = dateofbirth = birth date and age|1974|5|16 placeofbirth = Ha apai, Tonga dateofdeath = placeofdeath = height = height|ft=6|in=0 weight = 18 st 5 lbs (110 kg) ru position = Tighthead … Wikipedia
Carl Hayman — Rugger name = Carl Hayman caption = birthname = Carl Joseph Hayman nickname = Zarg birthyear = 1979 birthmonth = 11 birthday = 14 placeofbirth = Opunake, New Zealand dateofdeath = placeofdeath = height = height|ft=6|in=4 weight =… … Wikipedia
Tom Court — (born 6 November 1980) is an rugby union footballer. He plays for Ulster as a tighthead and loosehead prop. He primarily played at tighthead in his early career but switched to loosehead in the 2007/2008 season when BJ Botha arrived at Ulster.… … Wikipedia
Darren Crompton — Date of birth 12 September 1972 (1972 09 12) (age 39) Place of birth Exeter, England Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight 18 st 2 lb (115 kg) Nickname DC … Wikipedia
Clint Newland — Full name Clint John Newland Date of birth March 26, 1980 (1980 03 26) (age 31) Place of birth … Wikipedia
Positionen im Rugby Union — Eine Rugby Union Mannschaft besteht aus 15 Spielern: acht Stürmern (forwards) mit den Nummern 1 bis 8 und sieben Hintermannschaftsspielern (backs) mit den Nummern 9 bis 15. Je nach Wettbewerb gibt es bis zu sieben Ersatzleute mit den nummern 16… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Chris King (rugby union) — For other people named Chris King, see Chris King (disambiguation). Chris King Full name Chris King Date of birth April 30, 1981 (1981 04 30) (age 30) Place of birth Ashburton, New Zealand Height … Wikipedia
