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Asa Flaqueador
Campo, m, s Field, s
def. The exterior dimensions are not to be greater than 144 meters long including the Dead Ball Line. The width should not be greater than 70 meters.
The "in goal" is the equivalent of the end zone in football. It is marked by the Goal Line and the Dead Ball Line. The size of the In Goal is not less than 10 meters and not greater than 22 meters.
Capitão, m, Capitães Captain
def. The player selected to guide a team on the pitch during a match.
Cartão amarelo, m, Cartões amarelos Yellow Card, Yellow Cards
def. In International matches, it is shown to a player who has been cautioned to indicate "temporary suspension" for repeated or deliberate infringements of the rules. The offending player is sent to the “sin bin” for at least 10 minutes while his team must play a man short. A player who is temporarily suspended cannot return to the pitch until the first break in play after his/her 10 minute suspension is completed.
Cartão vermelho, m, Cartões vermelhos Red Card, Red cards
def. In International matches, it is shown to players who have been ordered off, which results in the player being removed from the game without being replaced. Players are usually ordered off for serious foul play, for violent conduct or for committing two offences resulting in cautions (yellow cards).
Contra ataque, m Counter Attack
Conversão Conversion
def. If a team scores a try, they have an opportunity to "convert" it for two further points by kicking the ball between the posts and above the crossbar - that is, through the goal. The kick is taken at any point on the field of play in line with the point that the ball was grounded for the try parallel to the touch-lines.
Equipa, f, Equipas Team, Teams
def. It is made up of 15 players. There are 8 forwards, who concentrate on winning possession, and 7 backs, whose chief job it is to advance the ball. All players, though, get involved in offense and defense.
Flaqueador, m, Flaqueadores Flanker, Flankers
def. They are the players with the fewest set responsibilities. The player should have all round attributes: speed, strength, fitness, tackling and handling skills. Flankers are always involved in the game, as they are the real ball winners at the breakdown. The two flankers do not usually bind to the scrum in a fixed position.
Fora de jogo, m Offside
Formação espontânea, Fotmações espontâneas Ruck
Lei da vantagem, f Advantage
def. It is the period of time after an infringement, in which the non-offending side have the opportunity to gain sufficient territory or tactical opportunity to negate the need to stop the game due to the infringement. The referee will signal advantage with their arm out horizontally, toward the non-infringing team.
Linha de 22 metros, f 22 Meter Line
Linha de ensaio, f Try Zone
Maul, m Reagrupamento
Pack avançado Primeira linha
Partida, f, Partidas Match, Matches
Perído de descontos, m Extra Time
Placagem, m, Placagens Tackle, Tackles
def. A tackle takes place when one or more opposition players grasp onto the ball carrier and succeed in bringing him/her to ground and holding them there.
Pontapé de saída, m Kick-Off
Primeira linha, f Forwards
Reagrupamento, m, Reagrupamentos Maul, Mauls
def. When a ball carrier is held up (without being tackled) by both an opposing player and a player from his own team. The offside line becomes the last foot of the last man on each side of the maul. Players can only join in from behind that team-mate. Anyone who comes in from the sides will be penalised by the referee. Hands are allowed to be used in this situation.
Ruck, m, Rucks Ruck, Rucks
def. When a runner has come into contact with opponents and the ball has gone to the ground, players may bind themselves. There must be at least three players bound. This situation ends when the ball can be handled by a player who isn't part of this, or when a scrum is ordered.
Touch, m, Touches Touch, Touches
def. It is a form in which players do not tackle in the traditional way, but instead substitutes these tackles for light touch tackling.It can be made against any element of the persons body, clothing, or the ball. This has a number of advantages over the traditional game, including the ability to play it without fear of injury, and the inevitable lawsuits.
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