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== History == | == History == | ||
=== Background and 1956 Merger === | === Background and 1956 Merger === | ||
small beginnings with 4 teams | |||
=== 1950s === | === 1950s === | ||
no expansion but first televised games and games, smaller season | |||
arco rugby success in olympics | |||
=== 1960s === | === 1960s === | ||
7 new teams added, the golden age of Arcer rugby, very violent and grudge match style play, first fully proffesional contract players who have rugby as a career | |||
=== 1970s === | === 1970s === | ||
stagnation, only one new expansion team, 12 teams total in two division (North/South) | |||
=== 1980s === | === 1980s === | ||
rugby rennaisance | |||
oil money sponsors and lots of new tv contracts | |||
major new players and a much faster game with rule changes | |||
sports teleivison helps with viewership and game attendance | |||
=== 1990s === | === 1990s === | ||
three new teams, major changes to player health and safety and player's union established | |||
sports contracts now in millions of pounds and major player endorsements and modern era of sports dawns | |||
=== 2000s and Modern Period === | === 2000s and Modern Period === | ||
two new teams added | |||
restructure into four divisions in 2006 and modern play structure | |||
== Structure and Rules == | == Structure and Rules == | ||
=== Divisional Structure === | === Divisional Structure === | ||
Four Divisions of five teams each. | Four Divisions of five teams each. | ||
=== Matches === | === Matches === | ||
Placeholder till I can Arco-ize it: | |||
Each team starts the match with 15 players on the field and seven or eight substitutes. Players in a team are divided into eight forwards (two more than in rugby league) and seven backs. | |||
Rugby union is played between two teams – the one that scores more points wins the game. Points can be scored in several ways: a try, scored by grounding the ball in the in-goal area (between the goal line and the dead-ball line), is worth 5 points and a subsequent conversion kick scores 2 points; a successful penalty kick or a drop goal each score 3 points. The values of each of these scoring methods have been changed over the years. | |||
Games are divided into 40-minute halves, with an intermission of not more than 15 minutes in the middle. The sides exchange ends of the field after the half-time break. Stoppages for injury or to allow the referee to take disciplinary action do not count as part of the playing time, so that the elapsed time is usually longer than 80 minutes. The referee is responsible for keeping time, even when—as in many professional tournaments—he is assisted by an official time-keeper. If time expires while the ball is in play, the game continues until the ball is "dead", and only then will the referee blow the whistle to signal half-time or full-time; but if the referee awards a penalty or free-kick, the game continues. | |||
=== Playoffs === | === Playoffs === | ||
Top two teams in each division go to playoffs (eight teams). Playoffs are single elimination, teams need to win all 3 of their games to win a national champtionship). | Top two teams in each division go to playoffs (eight teams). Playoffs are single elimination, teams need to win all 3 of their games to win a national champtionship). | ||
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=== Exhibition Games and International Games === | === Exhibition Games and International Games === | ||
Arcer rugby teams play several exhibition games prior to the regular season beginning. Many of these are held in [[Levantia]] and [[Sarpedon]] to crowds not used to rugby matches as an organized professional sport. This also includes several games against non-NARL teams to foster competitive spirit between professional leagyes. | Arcer rugby teams play several exhibition games prior to the regular season beginning. Many of these are held in [[Levantia]] and [[Sarpedon]] to crowds not used to rugby matches as an organized professional sport. This also includes several games against non-NARL teams to foster competitive spirit between professional leagyes. | ||
== Teams == | == Teams == | ||
=== Current Rugby Clubs === | === Current Rugby Clubs === | ||
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== Seasons == | == Seasons == | ||
== In Popular Culture == | |||
=== Media === | |||
=== Video Games === | |||
[[Category:Arcerion]] | [[Category:Arcerion]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:40, 17 September 2022
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| Founded | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Country | Arcerion |
| Confederation | CRF |
| Number of teams | 20 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Current champions | Moorden Miners |
| Most championships | Northlea Foxhounds |
The National Arco Rugby League (NARL) is the rugby league club competition in Arcerion, and the most competitive professional rugby league in Crona and Ixnay. The league is comprised of twenty teams from all five of Arcerion's Governorates, however the Port Northford Icebergs play in Kurst due to the time zone and geographic dislocation of Howland Governorate. The league has been playing games uninterrupted since 1956, when it amalgamated and merged several smaller semi-professional and amateur leagues.
History
Background and 1956 Merger
small beginnings with 4 teams
1950s
no expansion but first televised games and games, smaller season
arco rugby success in olympics
1960s
7 new teams added, the golden age of Arcer rugby, very violent and grudge match style play, first fully proffesional contract players who have rugby as a career
1970s
stagnation, only one new expansion team, 12 teams total in two division (North/South)
1980s
rugby rennaisance
oil money sponsors and lots of new tv contracts
major new players and a much faster game with rule changes
sports teleivison helps with viewership and game attendance
1990s
three new teams, major changes to player health and safety and player's union established
sports contracts now in millions of pounds and major player endorsements and modern era of sports dawns
2000s and Modern Period
two new teams added
restructure into four divisions in 2006 and modern play structure
Structure and Rules
Divisional Structure
Four Divisions of five teams each.
Matches
Placeholder till I can Arco-ize it:
Each team starts the match with 15 players on the field and seven or eight substitutes. Players in a team are divided into eight forwards (two more than in rugby league) and seven backs. Rugby union is played between two teams – the one that scores more points wins the game. Points can be scored in several ways: a try, scored by grounding the ball in the in-goal area (between the goal line and the dead-ball line), is worth 5 points and a subsequent conversion kick scores 2 points; a successful penalty kick or a drop goal each score 3 points. The values of each of these scoring methods have been changed over the years.
Games are divided into 40-minute halves, with an intermission of not more than 15 minutes in the middle. The sides exchange ends of the field after the half-time break. Stoppages for injury or to allow the referee to take disciplinary action do not count as part of the playing time, so that the elapsed time is usually longer than 80 minutes. The referee is responsible for keeping time, even when—as in many professional tournaments—he is assisted by an official time-keeper. If time expires while the ball is in play, the game continues until the ball is "dead", and only then will the referee blow the whistle to signal half-time or full-time; but if the referee awards a penalty or free-kick, the game continues.
Playoffs
Top two teams in each division go to playoffs (eight teams). Playoffs are single elimination, teams need to win all 3 of their games to win a national champtionship).
Championships
Penalties and League Suspensions
Contracts and Draft
Exhibition Games and International Games
Arcer rugby teams play several exhibition games prior to the regular season beginning. Many of these are held in Levantia and Sarpedon to crowds not used to rugby matches as an organized professional sport. This also includes several games against non-NARL teams to foster competitive spirit between professional leagyes.
Teams
Current Rugby Clubs
Listed below are the twenty current active chartered Rugby Clubs in Arcerion in active competition and not relegated as of the current season.
| Team | Founded | Colours | City | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easthampton Mountainmen | 1956 | 
|
Easthampton, Moorden | N |
| Northlea Foxhounds | 1956 | 
|
Presdale, Northlea | C |
| Chester-on-Moore Dragons | 1956 | 
|
Chester-on-Moore, Moorden | C |
| Kurst Lions | 1956 | 
|
Kurst, Moorden | M |
| Moorden Miners | 1960 | 
|
Kurst, Moorden | M |
| Foxhey Pirates | 1960 | Port Gibson, Foxhey | F | |
| Oakham Ravens | 1960 | Oakham, Northlea | F | |
| Presdale Cowboys | 1960 | Presdale, Northlea | C | |
| Dalfearn Tornadoes | 1967 | Dalfearn, Northlea | C | |
| Kinnaird Goldbacks | 1968 | Kinnaird, Moorden | M | |
| Craigfearn Jacks | 1969 | Craigfearn, Norham | M | |
| Dunborough Thunder | 1970 | Dunborough, Northlea | F | |
| Norham Lightning | 1988 | Craigfearn, Norham | F | |
| Port Gibson Cruisers | 1988 | Port Gibson, Foxhey | F | |
| Port Northford Icebergs | 1988 | Port Gibson, Howland | N | |
| Heartland Warriors | 1992 | Dalfearn, Northlea | N | |
| South Moorden Tomahawks | 1994 | Chester-on-Moore, Moorden | C | |
| Norham Redbacks | 1996 | Craigfearn, Norham | M | |
| Central Arcerion Gladiators | 2000 | Presdale, Northlea | N | |
| Northumbraeland Whitecaps | 2006 | Presdale, Northlea | N |
C = Central, F = Foxhey, M = Moorden, N = Northlea