Rugby union rules
Use this section for 15-a-side union laws: scrums, lineouts, rucks, mauls, advantage, TMO checks, foul play, grounding, and 50:22 kicks.
Pick the rugby code before reading the rule.
Rugby union, rugby league, and rugby sevens share history and language, but they do not use the same rulebook. This hub splits the rugby coverage into separate directories so articles, breadcrumbs, related links, and search intent stay clean.
Rugby league rules
Use this section for the 13-a-side code: tackle counts, play-the-ball, six-again restarts, obstruction, offside, video referee checks, and league-specific discipline.
- Tackle count and turnover rules
- Play-the-ball and ruck infringements
- Six-again restarts
- Video referee try checks
Rugby sevens rules
Use this section for the faster seven-a-side union format: shorter matches, shorter sin-bin periods, drop-kick conversions, tournament squads, and restart pressure.
- Sevens match timing
- Yellow-card timing in sevens
- Conversions and restarts
- Substitutions and tournament squads
Old rugby article URLs now redirect
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