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 ...

When it comes to rules and regulations, the ruck is one of the more complex parts of rugby union. When a tackled player goes to ground, they must release the ball immediately. As soon as that happens, ...

The new rules will also be introduced to the United Rugby Championship [URC] at the end of this month. Here’s a look at the new rules introduced by World Rugby and see how they will impact the ...

When the Ireland squad reconvene for the first time this year in Portugal next week, one imagines that captain Caelan Doris ...

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 ...

Tweaks to line-outs, scrums and conversions will be applied later this month in a positive move – albeit one that will ...

"Following World Rugby's decision to implement experimental global rules in all competitions starting from 1 January 2025, ...