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Welsh rugby’s uncertain future explained after controversial WRU move adds to chaos - A controversial cut to the number of ...

Rugby vs. American Football explained. Compare rules, scoring, injuries, equipment, and safety to finally understand how the ...

Tickets have been sold directly to the public, with organisers expecting thousands to attend their first-ever rugby union match during the tournament. With that in mind, England Rugby 2015 - the ...

Standing in a position which stops an opponent from playing the ball is also considered to be obstruction. Players running with the ball after it has left a set-piece cannot make contact with a ...

As with any sport, rugby union requires a few pieces of specialist equipment. Union is a physical, full-contact sport - so expect a few knocks while playing. But with the proper equipment, you can ...

South Africa control their own destiny entering the final game of the Rugby Championship as the Springboks bid to defend their title. A thrilling edition of the competition has perhaps been more hotly ...

The men’s World Rugby Men’s Rankings were first introduced in October 2003. Then, they were known as the IRB World Rankings. England were the first team to claim the world #1 spot. But since, the ...

Rassie Erasmus defends the World Rugby law-change process, arguing that thorough testing is vital for fairness, as tensions ...

News and rumours of rugby's rebel league R360 continue to bubble with the league reportedly confirming they have secured three years' worth of funding ahead of a 2026 kick-off. Pre-contract conditions ...