Number (sports) - Rugby Union

Rugby Union

Further information: Rugby union numbering schemes and Rugby union positions

When included in the starting line-up, a player's rugby shirt number usually determines their position. Numbers 1–8 are the 'forwards', and 9–15 the 'backs'. Rugby union even has a position named simply after the shirt normally worn by that player in the "Number 8" position. Several clubs (Leicester and Bristol particularly) used letters instead of numbers on shirts, although have now fallen into line with the rest of the clubs.

1-Loosehead Prop 2-Hooker 3-Tighthead Prop 4-Lock/Second Row 5-Lock/Second Row 6-Blindside Flanker 7-Openside Flanker 8-Number 8 9-Scrum Half 10-Fly Half 11-Left Winger 12-Inside Centre 13-Outside Centre 14-Right Winger 15-Full Back