A look at the different roles played by members of the team and what skills they need
Taking Part
Why is a try called a try in rugby?
Find out how the term 'try' originated and how the scoring system has changed
What is a knock-on in rugby union?
What is a deliberate knock-on? And what do these incidents lead to? We run through this area of the oval-ball game
Why is a Garryowen in rugby called a Garryowen?
Also known as an 'up-and-under' or 'bomb', we dissect the high kick
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 offside in rugby union?
All you need to know about what players need to do to stay onside
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