But rugby league is slightly more complicated than this. A game of rugby league consists of two halves of 40 minutes, with injury time added on at the end of each half. Each half begins with a ...

While this has never been confirmed, rugby union was officially formed in the mid-1800s. Written rules were established in 1845 before the creation of the Rugby Football Union in 1871. Rugby ...

Before the start of the match, the referee will toss a coin to decide which team will kick-off the match. The team that wins the toss will decide which end they want to attack first and whether they ...

If a try is scored then the attacking side will have grounded the ball (under control) either on the try line or in the in-goal area or against the base of the rugby post itself. A try is awarded ...

The claims against the Welsh Rugby Union, Rugby Football Union, and World Rugby are that players sustained brain damage through playing this sport. A former World Rugby adviser has said worries ...

Rugby union brings together a combination of skill, athleticism and tactics in probably the most punishing of all ball sports. The game is contested by two teams of 15 players and involves one ...

Rugby sevens has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, with its tournaments all over the world attracting massive crowds and increased television presence. This popularity was cemented in ...