A look at the different roles played by members of the team and what skills they need
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What is offside in rugby union?
All you need to know about what players need to do to stay onside
What is a box kick?
What is a box kick and why do scrum-halves use it so much in a game?
What is a maul in rugby union?
A maul is a play teams can use to gain metres or help to score a try
Best boots for rugby: A buyer’s guide
A buyer's guide to the best boots for rugby union, with options for backs and forwards
How do points in rugby work? Explaining the rugby union points system
The long-established rugby union points system arguably helps to make the game more exciting. With tries, conversions, penalties and drop goals each carrying different point values, matches can turn in…
How to perfect tackle height training in rugby
Training the tackle height might not look so different from how training looks like now, but it will be different in terms of the time spent on tackling and the…
What rugby ball sizes are there?
There are different sizes depending on what age-level rugby players are competing in
Explained: Why a rugby ball is that shape?
Rugby balls are not ball shaped, so how did they get to be the shape they are - and why, exactly, are they still called balls?
Six Nations Bonus Points Explained
Six Nations bonus points – we explain how the bonus-point system works in the championship