Category: Rule Guides

A scrum is a way of restarting the game with a contest for the ball usually following: a knock on, a forward pass, a lineout throw that is not straight, when the ball gets stuck in a ruck or maul, or...

To restart the game after an infringement the referee awards a penalty, or a free kick depending on the offence. Penalties are commonly given for: players not releasing the ball on the floor, players...

There are few things more satisfying than landing a perfectly timed hand off to prevent a player from tackling you, watching them fall to the floor and then running in to score a try. However, it is...

Added time can cause a bit of confusion in rugby as there are three key phrases: injury time, overtime, and extra time, that are often used by commentators and may sound as though they mean the same...

Rugby players are often fondly referred to as ‘egg chasers’ due to the odd shape of the rugby ball. But this egg, or rugby ball is not sized and shaped randomly and there is a well established...

It's not all about oranges and cups of tea anymore. Half time is a serious business and must be gotten right. Whether that means a change of shirts, or a quick massage, it all has to be carefully...