I'm very new to rugby and just started playing as a backrower (contrary to my username :p) I don't really know where I should be standing on the field as a backrower when not involved in the ruck? Should I just be hovering around or standing further back ready to receive the ball? What about when attacking, do backrowers usually stay in the middle of the field or go anywhere they want?I'm very new to rugby and just started playing as a backrower (contrary to my username :p) I don't really know where I should be standing on the field as a backrower when not involved in the ruck? Should I just be hovering around or standing further back ready to receive the ball? What about when attacking, do backrowers usually stay in the middle of the field or go anywhere they want?

If you aren't needed or can't get to the ruck quickly enough, and unless your team is using an attacking system something out of the ordinary, you have two basic options. 1. Line up even with the first receiver, but avoid getting between him and the scrumhalf. This can be to either side of the ruck, but generally will be to the open side. Ideally you'll have another forward or two with you to form a pod. This gives your scrumhalf the option of calling for a crashball close to the ruck in order to suck in more defenders. 2. When all else fails, line up immediately behind a back (probably your first or second receiver) in order to give them vertical support should they decide to take the ball into contact. That is always a good thing.