Rubber hoods aren't much use except for fixed focal length lenses.
But they are less likely to damage people so may be required on the sidelines.

I always use lens hoods to protect the front of the lens from damage, accidentally knocking it on things. Flare is a secondary issue for me and it is only sometimes prevented by the lens hoods even on fixed focal length lenses.

Oh the answer? Yes I always use them.
But you don't need them if you have the sun over your shoulder from behind