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Nines

The Nines in Nines rugby league: 4 in forwards, 2 in halves and 3 in backs, drawn to scale with the team's own end at the top.

Nines drawn on the rugby league pitch, own end at the topLeft Prop (LP)LPHooker (HK)HKRight Prop (RP)RPLoose Forward (Lock) (LF)LFScrum-half (SH)SHStand-off (Five-eighth) (SO)SOLeft Wing (LW)LWRight Wing (RW)RWFullback (FB)FB

Drawn to scale: 116 m by 68 m. Own end at the top.

Positions in this shape.

CodePositionUnit
FBFullbackBacks
RWRight WingBacks
LWLeft WingBacks
SOStand-off (Five-eighth)Halves
SHScrum-halfHalves
LPLeft PropForwards
HKHookerForwards
RPRight PropForwards
LFLoose Forward (Lock)Forwards

The shape

The Nines sets out 4 in forwards, 2 in halves and 3 in backs. The diagram shows where each position starts, on a 116 m by 68 m rugby league pitch drawn to scale with your own end at the top. Use it as the starting picture for your team sheet, then adjust the depth of each line to the players you have and the opponent in front of you.

Pick the shape, drag your players onto it and share the team sheet with parents before the game. The Vanta Club app is free.

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