Rugby Position Explained
FORWARDS
PROPS
There are two props in a pack they are called a loosehead (left prop) and a tighthead (right prop). The two names refer to the side of the scrum on which they reside, and more specifically how they align with the opposing team’s pack during a scrum.
- The left prop is called 'loosehead' because that player only meets up with the other team’s prop during a scrum, meaning that player's head is unbound on both sides, and loose so they hold on.
- The right prop is called 'tighthead' because that player’s head is between the prop and hooker of the other team, making for a tighter fit.
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