Men's Six Nations Championship gets underway on January 31. Here's a crash course on the rules and origins of the 15-a-side ...

A try bonus point is handed to teams for scoring four or more tries in a single match. A losing bonus point is also awarded ...

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 ...

National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living ...

A bonus point can be earned in two ways - if teams score four tries, or if they lose by seven or fewer points. However, the ...

If they don't, the referee will award a penalty. Most offside decisions in rugby union happen at rucks and mauls, especially when the ball is being recycled a lot. Like the scrum, an imaginary line is ...

Six Nations to feature 20-minute red cards for first time in 2025; teams can replace players sent off due to technical offences after 20 minutes; referees can still issue permanent red card for foul p ...

Welsh international Alix Popham is also among the 300 going to court (Pic Getty Imagine) The number of rugby players suing the game's authorities over head injuries is set to increase to nearly ...

Rugby shirts need to be able to take plenty of tugging and pulling. They also need to be lightweight, comfortable and strong - all at the same time. Traditionally, jerseys were made from cotton, which ...

Despite playing for Ireland u19s, Caspar Gabriel is not eligible to play the U20 Six Nations, here's why, and when he will be ...