Every time he says "all shapes and sizes" they show the fat guy with the beard

Just started rugby , transitioning from American football it’s 50/50 on understanding . They just tell me to get the ball and run 😂

This is so comprehensive. Being South African everyone just assumes I'd pick it up or understand our national sport. Problem is, no one every bothered explaining wtf was going on and what each position involved. Great video, wish I'd had something like this growing up.

I'm on a girl's rugby team in America and I'll be honest this wonderful sport has changed my life and I know its not as popular here which sucks. I love being a prop it has made me more confident and sure of myself

My 16 year old daughter has just started training for her school team. She's still confused on how to play and what the fundamentals are. I will show her this video and I'm sure she'll be on her way. Very well done, James!

I’m South African and I just cheer whenever someone else does 😂🤦‍♀️ This was so helpful. Thank you.

"The dreaded cauliflower ears" 😂

Thank you for the explanations!!!! I'm going to see my grandson play on Saturday, and know nothing about Rugby. He plays Scrum half. I will rewatch your tutorial again to learn more of his position.

In college, 45 years ago, I played Semi-Pro soccer $75 for a win, $35 for a loss). One day, getting ready for a game I watched the end of a rugby game. Watching that game, I was convinced that I was playing the wrong game! I've been a fan ever since but never had the fortune to get to play a game. I enjoyed the '95 Spring Bucks and loved invictus!

That was "quite simple" to learn??? I must be an idiot.

Triple H looks healthy here.

I’ve only watched one Rugby match, so needless to say, I’m a newbie! This video was a great start to learning the terminology, the positions, the field and the plays. I will watch this numerous times until I understand and be able to recognize and associate the plays during a match. Many thanks!

Thank you so much for this!! I'm a sophomore (girl) from the United States and my friend who's a senior introduced me to rugby just a month ago and I love it so much. They made me scrumhalf for the season and I'm nervous because I barely know anything lol but it's really amazing.

I’ve been a fan of rugby since I saw the World Cup on TV in 2007. I wasn’t familiar with the laws and the flow of the game at first. As an American who didn’t grow up with rugby but is a fan, I’ve read many websites, and watched many videos and matches. This is one of the most thorough and clearly demonstrated videos on rugby that I’ve seen. I highly recommend it.

I've played rugby league most of my life in New Zealand and i've just begun to play union, thanks for the video.

I played Rugby League (a similar but ultimately different game) in my youth but I would love to learn to be able to play Rugby. Rugby League is more fun to watch (IMHO) but Rugby seems more fun to play and has less potential for serious head injury. These are the two main attributes that attract me to it. The trouble is learning the game of Rugby. It's a lot harder to learn the game of Rugby than it is to learn the game of Rugby League. I wish they had Rugby in my area when I was growing up so I could've learned how to play it in my youth.

Thank you so much for this! I only started playing rugby for the first time in my life a few weeks ago and I’ve been so embarrassed because of how confused I am. This video has really helped me, I will be coming back to it! 👌🏻

This was of great help. I intend to start playing rugby in a couple weeks and I'm happy I can go in at least knowing something about the game.

I wish this was more popular in America. I never heard of it until I started playing this year in college and I can honestly say it's more fun than American football.

I'm an American and I love watching the game. I first got introduced to it in the mid 1970's but never knew the rules. Your explanation really helps and I can now enjoy it more. I record the games on the Canadian channels and play it in slow motion so I can really see and understand the moves. It's far better than watching American football 😛

Thanks for this. As a parent with practically zero sporting experience & children who just joined a rugby club, this simple yet quit complete overview is a great help. I particularly appreciate the fact that you get straight to the information, unlike so many other YouTub channels that just waffle on for ages before giving you the info you are seeking. A bug thumbs up for that. Cheers.

Watching a friend's rugby game tomorrow and I've never watched one before. This is a great start.

Thank you for such a clear explanation of the game! As a Yank, I've always been intrigued by the sport, even though I've never really understood it! Now that I have a basic understanding, I think I can now watch a game being played on ESPN. I will keep watching other tutorials to further my understanding!

Great game and I love it myself, as a young blindside flanker, I think it's great that rugby is being recognised more, thank you James

I was playing Mario & Sonic at the Tokyo 2020, was starting to get into Rugby, went here to try to understand it, now afterward James, I am now a fan of Rugby and now a subscriber of you James, your awesome.

Thanks, James! My grandson played his first game today. I may need to watch your podcast a number of times to fully understand the game😊

Just watched an international Womens Rugby match. Caught it by accident and it spiked my interest. I watched the entire game and enjoyed it very much. I may be a fan in the making.

thanks for the help.I play for broadstreet rfc and that has helped me with my confidence of playing on the pitch.Thanks James!

Just began playing rugby for the KX Steelers, this is very informative, thanks a bunch :)

Off to a taster session tonight never played before and this was great for a heads up of what i'm walking into thank you

This is a full and well articulated primer on rugby. Thank you for the details and the logical breakdown of the core aspects. I appreciate how you did not compare the Rugby game to American Football. The demonstrating teams showed the game activity in good time, making the understand more full.

Great break down of the game in simple terms. I'm going to ask the lads in the U13's team I help out with to watch this as we have had lots of new players this season who have never played before. Thanks.

James did an amazing job explaining the game yet it still is difficult to understand it all after just one look

this was so helpful! im playing for the first time as a high school freshman in America

This was better than all the results above it. It's many years old though. I'll check your latest videos for updates that cover the parts that are still confusing . Thank you for your contribution to the world!

Came here after watching 2 hours of rugby ref videos... didn't understand the rules and the procedures of the game much...now I have at least a basic understanding! Great beginner video, thanks James! Would love to see some more "in game film" with commentary and explanation of yours about what was going on (on a beginner level). Keep it up, great job! Greetings from Germany!

was at the bar yesterday , and istead of dancing ,rugby match between rsa vs wales caught my attention , as i watch i said the this is interesting dont know how it goes but really loving this sport. thank you for this informative video i have a better understanding now . xxx

Thanks for the explanation, I'm a light heavyweight kickboxer myself but I really want to try a team sport and thought this was a good one to try since I'm too big for football. Gave me a good idea of how the sport works

My son recently began playing here in the USA. This was a very helpful summary, thank you!

Really good explanation of Rugby for people with little knowledge but great interest about the game! My hubby and I have started watching Seattle Seawolves games and this guide really helps. Will be watching this video several times because there is so much good info presented here!

I played my first rugby game for my school last year, been hooked ever since! I’m currently a wing/ centre, trying to transition into a backrower though lol

I’ve got my first practice this weekend, thanks so much for the information!

The definitive guide. Well presented and easy to understand.

Due to start training for union on tuesday and I'm more than excited to say the least! After this, I feel like I understand it better. Coming from watching league, it isn't that much different apart from the lineouts, scrums and mauls. Looking forward to starting now :)

I'm from India and had no idea of the rules of rugby but being a sports enthusiast, wanted to understand the game. This is the best video I came across. Thanks alot man!

By far the best video of the subject!

I’m portuguese living in America and I am so proud of what the Portuguese team has accomplished in their short career , so I’m eager to learn and respect the sport 🙌🔥🍻

Thank you, James. I needed this info. You delivered it well.

Thanks. I know more now than I did before, and I've been a fan of British rugby for ten years.

Rugby gives me hope to participate in sport, during my primary years, football was the only sport that we played the most in my hometown and I suck at it, then I move to another country during high school, I was being introduced Rugby, then I immediately fell in love with it.

Going to start soon I had no idea on how to play however I do have experienced on American football. Can’t wait it’s going to be a blast

Thanks for this. Very informative. I played American Football but have always wanted to understand Rugby. It looks like great fun!

Cheers from France Mr. Haskell, thank you for the great work! Helped some of my friends to have a clearer understanding about this incredible game we play!

Bloody hell this fella does everything haha, swear he's a DJ as well

Great, now I understand this much better. Terrific video.

This is so helpful I’m looking on starting but I have no clue what to do and I’ll be starting with good players straight away so this was helpful for rules and positions

Found this video to be very informative and helpful. My first practice is tomorrow and I feel a bit more prepared now.

just started rugby thank you it explained a lot for me!

very in detail, thanks very much for the explanation!! also Just started rugby, and transitioning from american football... I always have to rmb to run behind the ball carrier instead of running in front of him....

Going to the Utah Warriors Vs LA , I'm excited about the sport & learning.. Go Warriors!

Great video! Perfect for sharing with a lot of my fellow Americans who have never seen the sport.

A Marvellous indroduction to the game.

I really like this video. I'll probably watch it again sometime to put new training experiences into place

As a first time rugby player ever, this video honestly has put things into perspective for me. Thank you for spacing it out, and making rugby digestible for a noob like me. 😅😅😂

Thank you for this video. I just started watching the 2023 Rugby World Cup and am enjoying it!

Man have the rules changed and for the better. Wonderful progression and gr8 presentation, m8.

Fantastic video explaining the rules! Thanks!!

Going to my first game tomorrow, in Toronto, ON...Toronto Wolfpack. Thanks so much for this video! Very informative, so I won't be so lost watching the game!

Thanks fam, real helpful stuff ya got here. Keep up the good work!

really awesome video! Made me appreciate Rugby a lot !!

Thankyou this helped my mum understand rugby

Great video Hask, might want to consider adding "Union" in the title for any Americans though. With the Rugby League WC being hosted there in the near future that may come up a bit more

After this I have a greater appreciation for this sport. It definitely is more friendly than I expected.

We actually have a try out and I was intrigued by the sport but I don’t know much about it.. thank you!!

Well explained and articulated. Rugby is a noble game.

Done very nicely!

Thanks I've started not too long ago this helps a lot while doing training

Excellent explanation.

I'm an experienced player, but this is still fun to watch. It makes me think back to my time learning the game

great job James .. thanks!

thanks bro, I just started playing for the school team, I have a game on Monday, this has helped a lot, thanks

A very simple but clear explanation. Who knew Hask had this skill in his kit bag? But he left out the bit where Nigel Owens talks to you like you're still at school. 😁

Really helpful video I’ve always struggled to understand what is going on but this has really helped!

Very helpful and practical explanation of the game.

A brilliant video!

Thx so much was going for school rugby team but I only know how to play league and this vid helped me so much and gave me some knowledge on rugby union

Excellent video. Well done.

This is the best overview over the Game for beginners I have ever seen. Very well done!

This a Excellent and well detail beginners video

fantastic insight. thanks for the video

This video has helped me so much thanks I'm taking notes

James this was a great help cheers mate

Man im so excited im going to play rugby in September

Very nice presentation James. This comes from a Kiwi who has played, refereed, and coached for more than 50 years. Kia mihi!

Thank you for the tutorial. Now I can watch Rugby with confidence.

Thanks James I enjoyed it a lot

I’ve been playing rugby for 4 years and I’m 12, personally I think I’m really good at it, it’s my favourite sport by far and I’m witshijg to play for saracens when I’m older I’ve already got an Essex trial soon

I'm starting 3rds after Christmas at the age of 48 😂😂, never played before because I grew up in the wrong part of Dublin but I've always loved rugby. This should give me a leg up 😂😂

Thank you for this!

thanks man , i always watch rugby but i didnt really know how it played n what was really goin on lol!! i am watching the 2020 Tokoyo Olympics now, now i really know whats goin on as i watch our United States womens team… Great video 😁