VARSA NUMBERS·Rugby

Rugby Squad Number Allocation Tool

Assign rugby jersey numbers to your club fairly, based on position and player preferences. Works for rugby union and rugby league.

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The challenge of rugby number allocation

Rugby numbers are tied to positions — #1 is always the loosehead prop, #9 is the scrum-half. But squad numbers (as opposed to match-day shirt numbers) still need to be fairly distributed among players who may share positions. This tool handles it.

Rugby number conventions

#1–8 — Forwards

Loosehead Prop (#1), Hooker (#2), Tighthead Prop (#3), Locks (#4, #5), Flankers (#6, #7), and Number Eight (#8). Forwards traditionally take the lower numbers.

#9–15 — Backs

Scrum-half (#9), Fly-half (#10), Centres (#12, #13), Wings (#11, #14), and Fullback (#15). #10 is one of the most coveted positions in rugby.

#16–23 — Replacements

In match-day squads, #16 is typically the replacement hooker through #23 for additional backs. Squad numbers may extend beyond 23 for full training squads.

Typical numbers by position

These suggestions appear automatically when players select their position during preference submission.

Position	Typical numbers
Loosehead Prop	#1
Hooker	#2
Tighthead Prop	#3
Lock	#4, #5
Flanker	#6, #7
Number 8	#8
Scrum-half	#9
Fly-half	#10
Wing	#11, #14
Centre	#12, #13
Fullback	#15

How to allocate rugby numbers with VARSA Numbers

Create your team and add your sport (Rugby)
Create an allocation round (e.g. "Preseason 2026") and set a deadline
Share the invite link with your squad via WhatsApp or email
Players pick up to 10 preferred numbers in order, plus any to avoid
Rank your players by priority (captain first, new players last)
Click "Run allocation" — numbers are assigned in seconds
Review, override any assignments if needed, then publish the roster
Share the public roster link with your squad

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Free for any rugby team. Takes 2 minutes to set up.

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