league union and club all have the same team size of 15 a side with 7 subs (club allows for unlimited subs/what the ref allows). all the games are 80 minutes long (40 minutes a half). league- high pace all players must be fast, and fairly agile. fairly repetitive. - 7 phases of attack. i.e tackled and held with the ball 7 times. so players offload more to avoid tackles. -when you tackle you don't have to wrap your arms around the player (shoulder charges allowed) -there is no rucking -scrums are uncontested -all players are backs (not like union all- players are fast and athletic ) union (is better)- players require good stamina, exciting playing style, anyone has a place from (short heavy props, tall heavy props, small light scrumhalf and fly half fast medium center wingers) -unlimited phases of attack -rucking -contested scrums -variety of physique club -for both league or union -unprofessional level -league rankings
union
