Six Nations bonus points – we explain how the bonus-point system works in the championship
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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 HIA? Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment Explained
We explain the series of checks used in the Head Injury Assessment process
The attacking opportunities provided by the new lower tackle height laws
A drop in height by the defender and a need to avoid dipping late and low has changed how players attack
Scrum caps explained: What are rugby players wearing on their heads?
Plenty of players choose to wear a scrum cap for various reasons
Carded? Here’s how to thrive with just 14 players
When it comes to team systems, I have a crib sheet for carte jaune (yellow card) or carte rouge (red card). And for each person that might be carded, I have…
What England players eat before a Rugby World Cup game
In the world of rugby, where strength, endurance, and precision are paramount, the importance of nutrition cannot be overstated. As England’s rugby players gear up for a high-stakes World Cup…
Rugby World Cup bonus points explained
Bonus points have been part of the Rugby World Cup ecosystem since Australia 2003. For longer-term fans, they are now part of the tournament furniture, but for anyone relatively new…
GPS – ‘why are rugby players wearing a sports bra?’
The rugby GPS conversation generally runs something like this. “What’s that rectangular lump on the back of professional rugby players’ shirts?” a relative newcomer to the game may ask. “That’s…