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In the spring of 2022 we traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana to compete in the May Madness 7s tournament! We won our first 7s National Championship and got to explore the city!

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The Largest Collegiate 7s National Championship Tournament

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Some AMAZING merch created by Lizzy D

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Lizzy D is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.

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When you first join the team you will have to be medically cleared by the athletic trainer! Our club sports trainer is Briana Francis you can email her at bfrancis@rwu.edu with any questions!

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If You Are A Returning Student-Athlete, Please Follow The Instructions Below

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECK LIST

1. Updated Physical: Upload your physical to SportsWare. Please have your medical provider complete the Pre-Participation Exam (PPE) form [found on the SportsWare website], in addition to any other forms they may use.

* Additional documentation is required if you are being treated for certain medical conditions. (i.e. cardiac)

Returning Student Athletes: Must provide an updated physical annually, based on last physical date.

2. ADD / ADHD Medication Exemption Waiver: Completed by your physician, upload to SportsWare

3. Asthma Medication Exemption Waiver: Completed by your physician, upload to SportsWare

4. Permission to Treat Waiver, Read and complete on SportsWare

5. Secondary Insurance Policy Waiver, Read and complete on SportsWare

6. Read NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Fact Sheet, Found on SportsWare

7. Signed Sickle Cell Trait Waiver, Complete on SportsWare
Note: One time only, New or transfer students only

8. Read NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet , Found on SportsWare

9. Watch NCAA Concussion Awareness Video: CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO

10. Signed Concussion Statement, Complete on SportsWare

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If You Are A Returning Student-Athlete, Please Follow The Instructions Below MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECK LIST Updated Physical: Upload your physical to SportsWare. Please have your medical provider complete the Pre-Participation Exam (PPE) form [found on the SportsWare website], in addition to any other forms they may use.

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The official 2021-22 Women's Rugby Roster for the Roger Williams University Hawks

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"Here’s everything you need to know about rugby"

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"Here’s everything you need to know about rugby"

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Starting today (Sept. 18), 20 international teams battle it out to be named the world's best rugby team as England hosts the 2015 World Cup.

The event is expected to sell 2.4 million tickets and bring in £2.2 billion ($3.3 billion) to the British economy. Yet despite rugby becoming increasingly popular across the world, the historically-posh sport doesn't yet have the reach of soccer nor the financial clout of the NFL.

How does the game work? Let Quartz be your guide.

The basics

There are two main types of rugby: rugby league and rugby union. The one that'll be played at the World Cup is rugby union.

Two teams play in an 80-minute match and use an oval ball to try to score more points than the other team. A team is made up of 15 players, which are divided into forwards, who tend to be the bigger and stronger players that fight for possession of the ball, and the backs, who are the faster and more agile players that usually are the ones to score tries.

Players can run and kick the ball, but can only pass it backwards. There are three ways to score:

A team gets five points for scoring a try, where the ball is grounded over the opponent's in-goal area.

Two points are awarded to a team for a successful conversion. This is where a team can add further points after scoring a try by kicking the ball through the goal post.

A team can get three points if a penalty is awarded and they successfully kick the ball through the goal post.

Three points are also given if a team does what's known as a drop kick, where a player drops the ball on the ground and kicks it through the goal post.

The most famous drop kick ever is probably Jonny Wilkinson's in the final against Australia, which won England the World Cup in 2003:

The scrum is what rugby is most famous for. A scrum is usually called after a minor infringement and the game needs to be restarted. This is where the forwards of both teams interlock, a ball is fed into the scrum, and it has to be kicked back while both teams drive against each other.

An example of a great player begins and ends with Jonah Lomu, known as rugby's Muhammad Ali, who dominated the sport when he played for New Zealand in the 1990s and early 2000s-despite never actually picking up a winner's medal himself. Witness this display from the 1995 World Cup:

Players to watch out for in this World Cup are Australia's Israel Folau, Ireland's Johnny Sexton, and Wales' George North. And basically every player in New Zealand. The BBC has picked six to watch.

Haven't I seen this before?

Rugby is similar to both American football, or NFL, and Aussie-rules football, but there are some notable differences. There are no pads or helmets, there are different ways of scoring and passing, and the pitch is rectangular-not oval.

You could say the similarities between all three sports begins and ends with the egg-shaped ball.

Is it safer than the NFL?

The NFL has been gripped with a concussion crisis, where it's been forced to fork out $1 billion to retired players. Several studies have highlighted the negative impacts that develop as a result of routine hits to the head. Previous research has shown that NFL players are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's or dementia.

Rugby, like NFL or America football, is a contact sport, but there are a few rules to make sure players tackle safely.

A player can only tackle the ball carrier, and must do so below the shoulders and after the tackle, he must immediately release the player and roll away. Those who break these rules risk giving their opponents a penalty or could expect a yellow card for dangerous play. When a player has been "brought to ground" (tackled), he must release the ball and once he does, the ball is up for grabs.

Who's going to win the World Cup?

New Zealand, nicknamed the All Blacks, has been dominating the game since the start of test rugby. New Zealand have won the most games of any team in rugby history -more than 70% of its matches since the team first played in 1884. The team is the current champion and the firm favorite to win this year's cup for a record third time.

England, who last won the World Cup in 2003, had drawn the what some have described as the "group of death." They will have to face off against Australia and their rivals Wales, among others.

As for the US, let's just say the odds are not in its favor.

If you tune in for anything, tune in for this

One thing to watch out for is New Zealand's haka, a traditional Maori war dance intended to intimidate the opposing team. There are strict rules to how a team can respond to a haka, many have been warned against turning their backs or encroaching on the team performing the haka.

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Here's everything you need to know about rugby

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Starting today (Sept. 18), 20 international teams battle it out to be named the world's best rugby team as England hosts the 2015 World Cup. The event is expected to sell 2.4 million tickets and bring in £2.2 billion ($3.3 billion) to the British economy.

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Rugby positions have always been characterised by the notion that the sport is a game for all shapes and sizes.

Uniquely, all rugby positions requires a different set of physical and technical attributes and it is this diversity which makes the game so accessible to all.

Rugby positions explained:
Here's how each rugby positions looks on the pitch:
1 & 3 Loosehead and Tighthead Prop

Along with the hooker, the loose-head and tight-head props make up what is known as the front row, which refers to their rugby positions in the scrum.To be successful, both props must be extremely strong in the neck, shoulders, upper body and legs, and they should relish head-to-head competition.

While stopping their side of the scrum from moving backwards, the props also support the hooker's body weight, allowing him or her to see and strike the ball when it is put into the scrum. In the lineout, props should be able to support or lift the jumper to prevent the opposition winning the ball.

Away from set pieces, props help to secure the ball when a player has been tackled, so it helps if they can combine their power with a degree of mobility. You'll also often see them used as battering rams in attack, receiving short passes and hitting the opposition defence at pace in an attempt to occupy the defenders and make space for the more athletic players

2 Hooker

Lining up in the scrum between the two props, the hooker is one of the forwards' key decision-makers. He or she will coordinate the timing at the scrum, and is also responsible for winning possession in the scrummage by hooking the ball back through the props' legs.

At the lineout he or she is responsible for throwing the ball in and must be able to accurately hit the lineout jumper who is expecting the ball. In open play the hooker plays a similar role to the props, securing possession at rucks and mauls, or taking short 'crash' passes.

4 & 5 Lock/Second Row

The second row forwards (also known as locks) are the engine room of the scrum and the target men in the lineout, meaning that they need to be tall, powerful players with excellent scrummaging technique and pinpoint timing.

If they bind to each other and the props too loosely in the scrum their pack will lose power, and if they are not accurate and dynamic with their lineout jumping, it offers the opposition forwards a chance to steal possession. In open play the second row's duties have evolved from being support players at rucks and mauls to ball carriers.

6 & 7 Flanker/Wing Forward

Flankers are often considered to be the players with the fewest set responsibilities, but as such must be excellent all-rounders with inexhaustible energy. Speed, strength, fitness, tackling and handling skills are all vital.

Out of all the rugby positions, they are more often than not at the centre of the action - winning balls at the ruck and maul, collecting short passes from tackled players and making their own big tackles in open play. While they can rarely be blamed for a loss, they can certainly be the key to victory.

The open-side flanker plays on the far side of the scrum from the touchline and is often smaller in size than their blind-side partner, making them more mobile around the pitch. The blind-side flanker tends to have bigger, more physical role.

8 Number Eight

Support play, tackling and ball-carrying are the No.8's areas of expertise, making his or her duties similar to the two flankers. Together the trio forms a unit called the back row.

Binding on right at the back of the scrum, the No.8 is also the only player from the forwards who are allowed to pick the ball up from the base of the scrum.

It is a move that is often used to gain vital yards when a team is scrummaging close to the opposition try line, and for it to be truly effective the No.8 must be an explosive, dynamic runner.

9 Scrum-Half

Acting as the link between the forwards and the backs, the scrum-half is the key rugby positions when it comes to building attacks. Playing just behind the forwards, a good scrum-half will control exactly when the ball is fed out to the backs from the rear of a scrum, ruck or maul.

The playmaker needs good vision, speed and awareness, quick hands and lightning reactions. They tend to be one of the smaller players on the pitch and so rely on protection from their own forwards. An indecisive or poorly protected scrum-half makes easy meat for a rampaging opposition flanker.

10 Fly-Half

The heartbeat of the side and arguably the most influential player on the pitch. Almost every attack will go through the fly-half, who also has the responsibility of deciding when to pass the ball out to the centres and when to kick for position

A number 10 must orchestrate the team's back line, deciding what rehearsed moves to put into action and reacting to gaps in defence. The fly-half also has to be able to relieve territorial pressure by kicking down the field into touch, and is often the team's designated placekicker for conversions, penalties and drop goal attempts.

In defence, he or she will marshal the backs to ensure each opposition player is covered, and a strong-tackling stand off can snuff out opposition attacks before they start.

11 & 14 Wing

Playing out wide on the side of the pitch, the winger is a team's finisher in the attack. A winger is also often the last line of defence when they don't have the ball and as such, pace is their major resource.

12 & 13 Centre

The inside centre - who stands closest to the fly-half when the backs line up - and the outside centre tend to be strong, dynamic runners with a good eye for exposing gaps in the opposition defence. In attack they tend to run very direct lines.

The centres take on their opposite number in an attempt to either break the defensive line, or draw in enough opposition defenders to create space and try-scoring opportunities for their team-mates. As such they need to be strong and powerful, and when attack turns into defence, they must also be accomplished at tackling.

The inside centre is often the more creative in a centre pairing and should be able to pass and kick nearly as well as the fly-half. Meanwhile, the outside centre tends to be the faster of the two and the ability to offload the ball quickly to the wingers is also vital.

15 Full-back

Lining up behind the entire back line, the fullback is the closest thing that rugby has to a sweeper in defence. But they also receive deep kicks from the opposition, so they must be comfortable catching high balls and launching attacks from the resulting possession.

This high-pressure rugby positions is not for the faint-hearted, but those who can combine tackling, kicking, catching and running with a cool head can excel here.

Find out which Rugby Positions right for you:

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Rugby Positions Explained for Beginners: The full guide from 1-15

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Rugby positions have always been characterised by the notion that the sport is a game for all shapes and sizes. Uniquely, all rugby positions requires a different set of physical and technical attributes and it is this diversity which makes the game so accessible to all.

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Every time the ball goes out of bounds, or a player with the ball goes out of bounds, the team that touches the ball last loses possession. The opposing team then gets to perform a lineout, which is similar to a throw-in in soccer or an inbounds play in basketball. However, there are certain rules around the lineout which differentiate it from other types of in-bounding plays.
More on Lineouts: https://www.florugby.com/articles/6745865-rugby-rules-101-lineouts

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Rugby Imports is a store to buy lots of cool rugby aparrel and gear. There is a store in Providence but you can also shop online!

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Rugby Imports - Authentic Rugby gear, Apparel & Teamwear

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We supply rugby clothing, uniforms, and equipment to rugby players, fans, teams and supporters. Design custom rugby jerseys, shorts, warm-ups and more for teams.

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5 Steps to a Better Rugby Tackle | Rugby Skills Tutorial

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Anytime a player fumbles the ball forward, drops the ball forward, or passes it forward, the opposing team gets possession of the ball and gets to perform a scrum. Scrums involve eight players from each team, who bind together and shove against one another.
More on scrums: https://www.florugby.com/articles/6745914-rugby-rules-101-the-scrum

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A ruck is when one or more players from each team, who are on their feet, are in physical contact, and close around the ball on the ground. So to gain possession, both sides must try to drive over the ball to make it available for their team-mates.
More on rucks and rucking: https://www.florugby.com/articles/6749489-rugby-rules-101-what-does-ruck-mean

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Please consider donating to to Roger Williams Women's Rugby team as we make the transition into a VARSITY SPORT!! Everything is appreciated!

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In the spring we compete in tournaments for a different version of rugby called 7's.

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The Rules of Rugby Sevens (Rugby 7's) - EXPLAINED!

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The Beast of  the East is the largest collegiate rugby tournament in the world, we play in this tournament in our spring season. We won this tournament three years in a row in 2015, 2016, and 2017 and also in 2022!

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Here you can buy gear to wear. Some of the proceeds go to supportting the team. Send to friends and family to support us too!

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