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Rugby Union Rules Archive

  • Rugby is an outdoor sport played by teams of 15 players. It uses an oval ball. Within the family there are two main sets of Rugby Rules, Rugby Union Rugby...

    Easy Rules Of Rugby

    Rugby is an outdoor sport played by teams of 15 players. It uses an oval ball. Within the family there are two main sets of Rugby Rules, Rugby Union Rugby...

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  • The Game A rugby union game is called a ‘Match’. It is a competition between two teams Each match lasts for 80 minutes plus time added to account for injuries...

    Rules Of Rugby

    The Game A rugby union game is called a ‘Match’. It is a competition between two teams Each match lasts for 80 minutes plus time added to account for injuries...

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  • A rugby union team consists of 15 players: eight forwards, numbered 1 to 8, and seven backs, numbered 9 to 15[1]. Depending upon the competition, there may be up to...

    Rugby Positions

    A rugby union team consists of 15 players: eight forwards, numbered 1 to 8, and seven backs, numbered 9 to 15[1]. Depending upon the competition, there may be up to...

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  • Traditional rugby union kit a coloured jersey usually called a “rugby shirt”. a second shirt of a different colour for ‘away’ matches shorts, long socks boots with studs padding can...

    Rugby Equipment

    Traditional rugby union kit a coloured jersey usually called a “rugby shirt”. a second shirt of a different colour for ‘away’ matches shorts, long socks boots with studs padding can...

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  • This is a CGI from a console game but it does a pretty good job of explaining the basics

    Basic Rules Of Rugby Video

    This is a CGI from a console game but it does a pretty good job of explaining the basics

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  • In rugby football, the offside rule prohibits players from gaining an advantage from being too far forward. Offside rules in rugby union appear particularly complex to the casual observer. Often...

    Rugby Offside

    In rugby football, the offside rule prohibits players from gaining an advantage from being too far forward. Offside rules in rugby union appear particularly complex to the casual observer. Often...

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  • Rules Quoted directly from IRB Rugby Laws Quoted specifically with Reference to Illegal try by Wales Vs Ireland – 12 Mar 11. Rule 19.2: QUICK THROW-INS (a) A player may...

    Quick Throw In – Law 19.2

    Rules Quoted directly from IRB Rugby Laws Quoted specifically with Reference to Illegal try by Wales Vs Ireland – 12 Mar 11. Rule 19.2: QUICK THROW-INS (a) A player may...

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