# The Front Row · Rugby Level 3: Pre-Intermediate

Rugby · Level 3: Pre-Intermediate · Insporta Book (https://book.insporta.app/rugby/level-3/the-front-row/)

The props and the hooker: loosehead and tighthead, the hooker's strike and throw, binding, front-row safety, their work in open play and famous front-rowers.

## Test 1: The loosehead prop

- Number 1 packs on the left of the front row. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The loosehead's head sits outside the opposing tighthead. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Loosehead meets tighthead. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- A steady loosehead lets the hooker strike. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Props are key lifters. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The loose side gives more freedom. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- 16 hooker, 17 loosehead, 18 tighthead. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Bind, crouch, bind across, push. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- 1, 2, 3 from left to right. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The left-hand front-rower is the loosehead. (Source: General rugby union reference)

## Test 2: The tighthead prop

- Number 3 packs on the right. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The tighthead faces both the hooker and loosehead. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Hence 'tight' head. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- It is the most specialised scrum role. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Tighthead against loosehead. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Furlong is known for skills unusual in a prop. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- 16, 17 and 18 are the front-row replacements. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- 1, 2 and 3. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Bind, feet, crouch, engage. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The right-hand prop is the tighthead. (Source: General rugby union reference)

## Test 3: The hooker's jobs

- Between the two props. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The hooker hooks the ball back. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Most hookers throw in. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Modern hookers are mobile ball-carriers. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Wood was the first winner of the award. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Fitzpatrick won 92 caps. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The hooker throws, then joins and grounds the ball. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Throw, join, take, score. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Call, throw, join. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The strike hooks the ball back. (Source: General rugby union reference)

## Test 4: Binding in the front row

- A firm body bind holds the front row together. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- A loose bind splits the scrum. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Props bind on their opposite numbers. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- A safe, legal grip on the body. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- A straight spine transfers force safely. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Loose binds make scrums unstable. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Tight shirts give a firm grip. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Front row first, then the pack, then across. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- A flat back is safest. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Front-row binding. (Source: General rugby union reference)

## Test 5: The hooker's throw

- The call says where the ball goes. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Two hands overhead give power and aim. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Accuracy wins lineouts. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Throw and jump meet at the highest point. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Wind pushes the ball sideways. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Short throws are the safest. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- A flat, fast throw is a dart. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Call, grip, watch, throw. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Front, middle, back. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The hooker throws in. (Source: General rugby union reference)

## Test 6: Front-row safety and training

- Neck strength is a safety need. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Untrained players risk injury. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Machines allow controlled practice. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Small scrums build technique. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Safety first in a collapse. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Weight goes through the shoulders. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- A set call controls the hit. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Build up one step at a time. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Stop, hold the shape, go down, wait. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Scrum machine work. (Source: General rugby union reference)

## Test 7: Props around the field

- Props lift jumpers at restarts. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Props make hard yards near the breakdown. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Props secure the ball at rucks. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Props guard the fringes of the ruck. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Props are part of the attack today. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Fresh props keep the scrum strong. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Busy props tackle, carry and clear out. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Lift, carry, clear. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Props carry tightest. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Props carry close to the breakdown. (Source: General rugby union reference)

## Test 8: Famous front-rowers

- Du Randt is one of few double winners. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Leonard played both prop positions. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- He played loosehead and tighthead at the top level. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The Springbok scrum is a national symbol. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Best led Ireland from 2016 to 2019. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- George captained England to third place. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Franks played in both title-winning teams. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- 1995, 2003 and 2007. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- 1986, 1994 and 2015. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Experience counts in the scrum. (Source: General rugby union reference)

## Test 9: A specialist position

- Scrum technique is slow to learn. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Front-row cover is a safety matter. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The tighthead's job is the most technical. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Players often find their position later. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Strength without technique is not enough. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Throwing accuracy is a hooker's trademark. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Knowing the opponent helps the battle. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Basics first, timing later. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Injury, no cover, uncontested scrums, restart. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- No pushing: uncontested. (Source: General rugby union reference)

## Test 10: The front row as a unit

- Two props and a hooker. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Numbers 1 to 5. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The front-row club is a rugby tradition. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Small details decide the scrum. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Scrum dominance wins the ball and penalties. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Props are the usual lifters. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Hookers are often lighter and more mobile. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Three, five and eight. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- Front row, second row, back row. (Source: General rugby union reference)
- The first three players meet the opponents. (Source: General rugby union reference)

Sources: World Rugby handbooks and coaching material, union and competition records; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered Laws belong to the Laws category.

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