Ive followed rugby league my whole life, and loved playing it when I was younger. Even my daughter plays in the local competition, so the whole family is rugby league crazy
ill try to explain it for you, but I think watching a game might make it clearer for you.
Basically there are 13 players on the field then 4 on the bench (reserves) in each game for each side.
1. Fullback
2. Right wing
3. Right centre
4. Left centre
5. Left wing
6. Five-Eighth
7. Halfback
8. Prop
9. Hooker
10. Prop
11. Second row
12. Second row
13. Reserve
14. Reserve
15. Reserve
16. Reserve
(Wikipedia has all the positions explained in detail here >>
Rugby league positions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
The scoring system is simple, 4 points for a try (grounding the ball over the opposing team's goal line), 2 points for a conversion (a kick between the posts after a try or on a penalty) and 1 point for a field goal (a kick between the posts during the game).
Each game goes for 80 minutes (which consists of two 40 minute halves). If the scores are level at 80 minutes, extra time comes into play to declare a winning team. When passing a ball it can only be in a backward or sideways direction – if the ball is passed forwards a penalty is given to the opposition. The attacking team gets a maximum of 6 tackles before the ball is handed over to the opposition.
I could go on and on, but I think generally a simple internet search will give you a good idea of the rules etc >> for example
Rugby league - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hope that helps you out
Cheers
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and by the way if your looking to follow a real side follow the Sharkies
Also can you get any gu or patch card type thing in AFL or NRL cards?
On a serious note though...
There was some patch cards made for NRL, in 2003 I believe. Steve price (bulldogs), Darren Lockyer (broncos) and Luke Ricketson (roosters). Here is an eBay link to an example one >>>
2003 select XL game worm jersey BULLDOGS Steve Price. - eBay Trading Cards, Merchandise, NRL, Rugby League, Sport. (end time 21-Oct-10 21:00:46 AEDST)
Cheers
Brplat