Six Nations bonus points – we explain how the bonus-point system works in the championship
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 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
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