Rugby union positions (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Rugby union positions" in English language version.

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18web.archive.org

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11irb.com

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10espnscrum.com

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8independent.co.uk

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7telegraph.co.uk

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7ghostarchive.org

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5nzherald.co.nz

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4independent.ie

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4iol.co.za

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4timesonline.co.uk

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3scotsman.com

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2mg.co.za

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2irblaws.com

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1archive.today

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1stuff.co.nz

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1lions-tour.com

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1rugby.com.au

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1natlib.govt.nz

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1news.google.com

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1canada.com

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1irishtimes.com

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1skysports.com

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1guardian.co.uk

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1walesonline.co.uk

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1pqarchiver.com

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1laureus.com

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1couriermail.com.au

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1abc.net.au

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1world.rugby

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1sportinglife.com

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1protrainingprograms.com

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1betterrugbycoaching.com

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TeAra.govt.nz

McConnell, Robin C. (1 September 2010). "Nepia, George – Biography', from the Dictionary of New Zealand biography". Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand.

abc.net.au

"Farr-Jones inducted into Hall of Fame". ABC News. 21 July 2008.

archive.today

Horne, Ben (26 February 2011). "Cooper can run but not hide from NSW". Stuff. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2011.

baltimoresun.com

McKee, Sandra (13 April 2011). "Rogers muscling Loyola toward 4th straight rugby title". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 3 June 2013.

bbc.co.uk

news.bbc.co.uk

Palmer, Bryn (6 November 2002). "The state of the Union". BBC SportOnline.
"Joost tips SA recovery". BBC Sport. 8 November 2003.

bbc.co.uk

"Sports Personality of the Year". BBC Press office. December 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2011.

betterrugbycoaching.com

"Set up your rugby sevens defence", Better Rugby Coaching.

canada.com

"Veterans to lead Canada into Rugby World Cup". Canada.com. 8 September 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2013.

couriermail.com.au

Kirby, Simon (17 April 2008). "Scott Miller, Ken Catchpole on drug charges". Courier Mail.

espnscrum.com

Griffiths, John (4 July 2012). "O'Driscoll and toppling RWC winners". Ask John. ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
"Players & Officials: Brian Lima". ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
"Players & Officials: Agustin Pichot". ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
"Statsguru / Player analysis / Mike Gibson / Test matches". Scrum.com. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
"Statsguru / Player analysis / Tim Horan / Test matches". Scrum.com. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
"Statsguru / Player analysis / Danie Craven / Test matches". Scrum.com. Retrieved 27 June 2009.
"Statsguru / Player analysis / Matt Giteau / Test matches". Scrum.com. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
SFMS Limited. "Statsguru: Player analysis / Waisale Serevi / Test matches". ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 23 March 2013.

stats.espnscrum.com

"Statsguru / Test matches / Player records (overall figures for Canada, ordered by total points scored)". ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
"Statsguru / Test matches / Player records (filters: overall figures, South Africa, total matches played (descending order)". ESPN Scrum. SFMS Limited. Retrieved 24 October 2011.

ghostarchive.org

Evans, Ieuan (4 February 2007). "Perfect script unfolds for comeback king". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Kirk, David (22 June 2008). "New Zealand side built around a twin axis". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Gallagher, Brendan (27 November 2008). "JPR Williams – the greatest Lions fullback". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Ackford, Paul (20 September 2008). "Jonah Lomu: A hero who just wants to help". The Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Gallagher, Brendan (4 December 2009). "Barbarians v New Zealand '73 – the greatest try of them all". The Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Mairs, Gavin (20 March 2009). "Jack Kyle hopes to lose tag of 'last Grand Slam winner' as Ireland face Wales in Cardiff". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Cleary, Mick (3 August 2011). "Ben Foden keen to side-step curse of the utility player". The Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.

guardian.co.uk

observer.guardian.co.uk

Butler, Eddie (6 January 2002). "The 10 greatest fly-halves in the history of rugby union". The Guardian. London.

independent.co.uk

Turnbull, Simon (10 November 2000). "Rejuvenated Townsend relishes pivotal position". The Independent. London.
Turnbull, Simon (14 March 2009). "Paterson takes aim at Irish dream". The Independent. London.
Bills, Peter (17 July 2008). "Gerald Davies on the adventure of the Lions". The Independent. London. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
"Rugby Union: Winger Evans hangs up his Test boots". The Independent. London. 12 March 1998. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
"Rugby: All Black hero to retire". The Independent. London. 16 October 1994.
Bills, Peter (17 June 2009). "Lions 2009: South Africa Dream Team". The Independent. London.
"Rugby Union: Fox the hot-shot retires". The Independent. London. 5 January 1994.
Hewett, Chris (14 December 2002). "Scrum safety? That's not as easy as it sounds". The Independent. London.^{[dead link‍]}

independent.ie

Butler, Eddie (10 July 2005). "Outdated and exposed". Irish Independent.
"Outhalf rises to occasion in gritty triumph". Irish Independent. 29 November 2009.
"Hall of Fame honour for three of Ireland's greats". Irish Independent. 5 December 1997.
"Decision to jettison Maggs creates problem for backline". Irish Independent. 22 February 2004.

iol.co.za

"WP count on tight five". IOL.co.za. 15 July 2009. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
Phillips, Mitch (10 February 2005). "England vs France no longer only game in town". IOL Sport.
Staats, Murray (4 March 2008). "Naas still winning over new fans". IOL Sport.
"Ton-up Smit very 'special'". Independent Online. 19 August 2009.

irb.com

"A Beginner's Guide to Rugby Union" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
"Five French legends into IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 19 March 2011. Archived from the original on 5 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
"Legends inducted into IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 18 November 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
"IRB Hall of Fame: The 2009 Induction" (PDF) (Press release). International Rugby Board. 27 October 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
"RWC legends inducted into IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 26 October 2011. Archived from the original on 27 October 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
"IRB inducts Japanese legend into Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 5 June 2012. Archived from the original on 10 June 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
"Chilean Rugby greats added to IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 26 May 2012. Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
"Tsimba brothers enter IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 25 October 2012. Archived from the original on 27 October 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
"IRB Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee: Bennie Osler". IRB. 27 October 2009. Archived from the original on 17 September 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
"IRB Hall of Fame 2013 Induction: "The British & Irish Lions and Australia"" (PDF). International Rugby Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
"Sevens great Serevi enters IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 23 March 2013. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.

irblaws.com

International Rugby Board 2011, p. 169. Laws of the game: Rugby Union (PDF). International Rugby Board. 2011. ISBN 978-1-907506-09-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2011.
International Rugby Board 2011, p. 174. Laws of the game: Rugby Union (PDF). International Rugby Board. 2011. ISBN 978-1-907506-09-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2011.

irishtimes.com

"Canterbury tighthead signs for Munster". The Irish Times.

laureus.com

"Hugo Porta: Laureus Academy Member". Laureus Academy. Retrieved 8 July 2011.

lions-tour.com

"British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa in 2009". Lions-tour.com. 29 April 2013. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2013.

mg.co.za

"Scotland look to restore pride after drubbing – Sport – Mail & Guardian Online". Mg.co.za. 16 June 2006. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
Capostagno, Andy (5 June 2009). "Horns forward for the Boks". Mail and Guardian.

natlib.govt.nz

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz

"Papers Past – New Zealand Free Lance – 24 August 1901 – The New South Wales Match". Paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 3 June 2013.

news.google.com

"The Sydney Morning Herald – Google News Archive Search". google.com.

nzherald.co.nz

Rattue, Chris (1 November 2008). "Rugby: Donald measures up Carter's crown". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
"Rugby: Highlanders reshuffle loosies for Lions clash". The New Zealand Herald. 24 March 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
Daniell, John (9 December 2007). "Rugby: The fallback position". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
"The man, his boots and a rugby ball". The New Zealand Herald. 31 December 2002. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
Drake, John (17 November 2005). "The rules of engagement – tighthead v loosehead". The New Zealand Herald.

pqarchiver.com

pqasb.pqarchiver.com

"Canadian rugby team thumped by Wallabies". Toronto Star. 24 June 1985. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012.

protrainingprograms.com

"Rugby Sevens". Pro Training Programs. Retrieved 4 September 2011.

rfu.com

"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

rugby.com.au

"History of the Game". Archived from the original on 31 May 2011.

scotsman.com

sport.scotsman.com

Massie, Allan. "Allan Massie on rugby: Joint captaincy makes perfect sense for Scots – Scotsman.com Sport". Sport.scotsman.com. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
Ferguson, David (7 January 2006). "Scottish rugby welcomes back Lomu". The Scotsman.
Trace, Marion (12 November 2003). "Campese says sorry to Gregan". The Scotsman.

skysports.com

"All-time Greats – France". Sky Sports. 5 January 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2011.

sport24.co.za

"Smit dismisses prop problem". Sport 24. 7 November 2008.

sportinglife.com

Baldock, Andrew. "Ashton: Cipriani To Be Specialist". Sporting Life. Retrieved 3 August 2011.

stuff.co.nz

Horne, Ben (26 February 2011). "Cooper can run but not hide from NSW". Stuff. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2011.

telegraph.co.uk

Evans, Ieuan (4 February 2007). "Perfect script unfolds for comeback king". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Kirk, David (22 June 2008). "New Zealand side built around a twin axis". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Gallagher, Brendan (27 November 2008). "JPR Williams – the greatest Lions fullback". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Ackford, Paul (20 September 2008). "Jonah Lomu: A hero who just wants to help". The Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Gallagher, Brendan (4 December 2009). "Barbarians v New Zealand '73 – the greatest try of them all". The Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Mairs, Gavin (20 March 2009). "Jack Kyle hopes to lose tag of 'last Grand Slam winner' as Ireland face Wales in Cardiff". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.
Cleary, Mick (3 August 2011). "Ben Foden keen to side-step curse of the utility player". The Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022.

timesonline.co.uk

Barnes, Stuart (2 May 2010). "Munster can do it by halves". The Times. London.^{[dead link‍]}
Hastings, Scott (30 January 2005). "Bulloch boys must cause disruption". The Times. London.
Slot, Owen (1 January 2010). "Countdown of Africa's top sporting figures (25–21)". Times Online. London.^{[dead link‍]}
Kidd, Patrick (5 February 2009). "I want to be England's rock, says Delon .Armitage". Times Online. London.^{[dead link‍]}

walesonline.co.uk

Devine, Darren; Rhys, Steffan (2 February 2009). "Barry John puts rugby memorabilia up for sale". Wales Online.

web.archive.org

"British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa in 2009". Lions-tour.com. 29 April 2013. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
"A Beginner's Guide to Rugby Union" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
"History of the Game". Archived from the original on 31 May 2011.
"Veterans to lead Canada into Rugby World Cup". Canada.com. 8 September 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
"Five French legends into IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 19 March 2011. Archived from the original on 5 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
"Legends inducted into IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 18 November 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
"IRB Hall of Fame: The 2009 Induction" (PDF) (Press release). International Rugby Board. 27 October 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
"RWC legends inducted into IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 26 October 2011. Archived from the original on 27 October 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
"IRB inducts Japanese legend into Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 5 June 2012. Archived from the original on 10 June 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
"Chilean Rugby greats added to IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 26 May 2012. Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
"Tsimba brothers enter IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 25 October 2012. Archived from the original on 27 October 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
"Canadian rugby team thumped by Wallabies". Toronto Star. 24 June 1985. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012.
"IRB Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee: Bennie Osler". IRB. 27 October 2009. Archived from the original on 17 September 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
"IRB Hall of Fame 2013 Induction: "The British & Irish Lions and Australia"" (PDF). International Rugby Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
"Sevens great Serevi enters IRB Hall of Fame" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 23 March 2013. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
International Rugby Board 2011, p. 169. Laws of the game: Rugby Union (PDF). International Rugby Board. 2011. ISBN 978-1-907506-09-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2011.
International Rugby Board 2011, p. 174. Laws of the game: Rugby Union (PDF). International Rugby Board. 2011. ISBN 978-1-907506-09-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2011.

world.rugby

"World Rugby Laws 19 Scrum". World Rugby Limited. Retrieved 7 August 2023.