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 ...

Yvonne Sampson explains the rules and laws of rugby league and what people can expect when the NRL returns to Vegas ...

A new version of rugby will be played for the first time at Leeds Rhinos’ AMT Headingley Stadium on Sunday (3pm). The 745 Game, between teams of past players from league and union, combines ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Bordeuax Begles had a bizarre try stand thanks to a rugby rule loophole which referee Ben Whitehouse explained during their ...

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 ...