What is a hooker, and what do they do?

What is a hooker, and what do they do?

Mike Schmid (Director of Rugby, Esher RFC) gives expert video advice on: What are forwards?; What are the main jobs of the forwards?; What are backs? and more...

Hookers have the unique pleasure of being the tough guys up front, as well as being expected to run and handle like a back or a forward. So a hooker will be in the centre of the scrum, with a prop on each side. He'll also be responsible for throwing the ball into the line-out, as well as making impact around the park.