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
Six Nations Bonus Points Explained
Six Nations bonus points – we explain how the bonus-point system works in the championship
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 box kick?
What is a box kick? A box kick is when a kicker – almost always the scrum-half – picks up the ball from the base of a ruck and punts…
What are the positions in rugby union?
A look at the different roles played by members of the team and what skills they need
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