A penalty try is awarded when foul play prevents a probable try from being scored. A referee will run under the posts and signal a try in the traditional way…
Rugby Basics
Measuring pressure on playmakers in rugby
Is this rugby's hidden arms race? We delve into the world of measuring pressure on playmakers, half-backs and kickers
Should we explain scrums on TV better?
Graphics, explainers and knowledgable coverage could help transient fans
What is a jackler?
What is a jackler? The jackler is the first arriving team-mate of the tackler at the tackle, or the first person to get to an isolated ball carrier who is…
Who kicks off after a score in rugby?
Who kicks off after a score in rugby? Let’s start at the very start, with the first kick-off: At the start of a rugby match, one team’s captain will have…
What is a lineout in rugby union?
From lifting to codes, here is all you need to know about this set-piece
What is a scrum in rugby union?
From put-ins to penalties, we run through the set-piece
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