Milwaukee Barbarians rugby club

Nick Vigder held a practice pad to simulate the defense during a practice session for the Milwaukee Barbarians rugby club. The depicted drill shows a ruck, which occurs after a tackle. When taken down, the player with the ball must release it, preferably back toward his teammates, who can set up over him to protect the ball.

Wearing practice padding, Thomas Fossell of the Milwaukee Barbarians rugby club defends against Rob Bartlett. The Barbarians were formed in 2012 by the merger of two older clubs, but rugby teams have been in the area since the 1960s and ’70s.

Players go for a run before practice to work on their conditioning.

Alex Mross throws a ball known as the pill, during passing drills.

Ball security is worked on during practice.

Players run down a ball carrier.