Phases
Rugby Ruck Choices That Shape the Next Phase
Follow rugby ruck choices from tackle to next phase: see when the contest forms, what the ball allows, and why an…
All the explainers
All explainers
Explore rugby through the laws, phases, roles and tactical choices that make the game easier to follow. Each piece takes one question and stays with it.
Laws
Scrum or Lineout: What Changes at the Restart?
Scrum or lineout: understand how each restart works, what the teams can contest, and why the laws create different…
Roles
Why Rugby Has Forwards and Backs
Why rugby has forwards and backs becomes clearer when you track the scrum, the scrum-half, and the players set behind…
Roles
The Myth of the One Perfect Rugby Position
Rugby positions make more sense when you read them through the phase. See how to identify a player’s immediate task in…
Formats
Watching Your First Rugby Match: Follow One Restart
Follow one rugby restart to read your first match more clearly: see how the kick sets the field, how players respond…