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THE TECHNICAL DETAILS AND RULES OF RUGBY

THE RULES OF RUGBY

From how to score points to what counts as a foul, where the pitch boundaries are, and how long a match lasts, there are a lot of rules to get your head around in rugby!

In this special feature, we shed a bit more light on this sport in a series of articles that take a look at the technical details and rules of rugby, from pitch size to fouls, general rules and more.

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RUGBY: REFEREE SIGNALS EXPLAINED

Seen a referee officiate at a rugby match but confused about their signals? They're not easy to understand. We give you all the details.

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THE SIZE AND MARKINGS OF A RUGBY PITCH

So you know about the try line and the 10m line but what about the other lines on a rugby pitch? We'll tell you what you need to know about the pitch size and markings.

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Discover the vocabulary of rugby

Why is it better to be tap tackled than high tackled? Our rugby glossary provides you with colourful definitions of the terms used in this sport.

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THE RULES OF RUGBY UNION

With its passes, tries, penalties, and knock-ons, rugby has some very specific rules that can sometimes be hard to understand. We look at them in detail for you.

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HOW TO SCORE IN RUGBY

Drop goals, tries, conversions and penalties are all ways of scoring in rugby. We explain the key differences to shine a light on what's happening on the pitch.