Sport Educational Guides

Rugby Union is an incredibly tactical and aggressive game. It is highly physically demanding, with impacts described as being “like a car crash” by many players. However, the aggression is balanced with speed and skill, with cheeky shoulder drops and explosive bursts forward bringing the crowd to their feet. Each position on the Rugby pitch is unique, therefore every player has a highly individualised role within the team. Rugby is extremely popular, meaning you can catch rugby of the highest quality in different locations across the globe. Here, we provide a quick taste of the rugby basics, giving an overview of the rules, some key terms and recommendations of who to see and where to see them.

Country of Origin: Famously, Rugby is said to have been invented by William Webb Ellis and developed in Rugby, England. In 1888, a British Isles team toured New Zealand and Australia, and this was instrumental in the spread of the game globally. Today,...