From put-ins to penalties, we run through the set-piece
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What is the size of a rugby pitch?
The dimensions you need to know when it comes to rugby union
How high are rugby posts?
How high are the posts in rugby union and where would you find the tallest?
How many replacements in rugby union?
All you need to know about substitutions in the oval-ball game
How to kick off – by Tommy Allan
The Harlequins and Italy fly-half gives his top tips on the restart
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