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NZ Herald
Former Wallabies hooker Nathan Charles reveals MND diagnosis at 37
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Normal service resumes for McBryde in Super Rygbi Cymru
NZ Herald
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie says Springboks will play tests in Auckland and Christchurch in 2027
Rugby Pass
Hurricanes bolster squad with signing of six-time Super Rugby champion
Rugby Addict
Ireland confirm Aviva Stadium return for 2027 Women’s Six Nations
BBC
Gloucester fly-half Atkinson agrees new deal to 2029
The Sun
‘They’d be right not to’ – Peter O’Mahony warns pair of Ireland rugby legends to steer clear of Munster job
Rugby Addict
Ireland to host England at Aviva Stadium in Six Nations
Rugby Videos
Henry Pollock. Where he goes, tries follow
"Notre but c’est de ramener un trophée en France "
New angle of Marcus Smith's try saver unlocked
James McNabney ready to work hard in Ireland camp ahead of clash with Argentina #IREvARG
WXV Global Series : Conférence de presse de François Ratier avant la Nouvelle-Zélande (Christchurch)
Best Tries v Springboks, All Blacks, Argentina & Japan | The Flight Centre Series | Wallabies
Jonah Lomu SMASHING it in the 2000s vs Scotland
New Faces, Big Injuries & Tough Northern Tests! | Springboks Squad
Come kick with TrellMit! #nrl #rlwc2026
Embracing the Elements - Wales training | WRU TV
They came for the views. They stayed for the slide ️ Mitch Moses and Tom Jenkins at the Fairmont!
You've been caught Mitch
Your #RedRoses team to face the USA @o2ukofficial #WearTheRose
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Breakdown work ⚒️
Sean Jansen’s Steve Borthwick Experience!Go and listen to The Full Interview NOW on Spotify
Prime Quade Cooper was UNREAL
The rugby community | @o2ukofficial | #WearTheRose | O2 Inside Line: For The Rose
Conferenza stampa Gonzalo Quesada - primo raduno, Nations Championship Northern Hemisphere 2026
TOP 14 - J7 : Auteur d’un triplé en première mi-temps, Melvyn Jaminet a régalé Mayol
What Your 12 Needs From Your 13 (and Back)
Leinster's Scott Penny on position swapping and adaptability in modern rugby #CONvLEI #URC
Closest Rugby World Cup Final EVER | New Zealand v South Africa | Full Match Replay | 2023 Final
Back on the field | WRU TV
Rugby Daily Digest
Wednesday 28 October 2026 · 15 stories
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About Rugby Union
Rugby union is a contact sport played between two teams of 15 players. Teams score by grounding the ball over the opposition's try line or by kicking it between the posts. The ball can only be passed backwards.
The sport is governed by World Rugby. The biggest international competitions are the Rugby World Cup, the Six Nations, the Rugby Championship and, from 2026, the Nations Championship.
Rugby FAQs
How is rugby union scored?
A try is worth 5 points and the conversion that follows is worth 2. A penalty kick or drop goal is worth 3 points. A penalty try is worth 7 points.
How long is a rugby union match?
A match lasts 80 minutes, split into two halves of 40 minutes, plus stoppages.
What is the Six Nations?
An annual tournament between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, played in February and March. Each team plays the others once.
How often is the Rugby World Cup held?
Every four years. The next men's Rugby World Cup is in Australia in 2027.
What is the Nations Championship?
A new competition that started in 2026. It features the Six Nations and Rugby Championship teams plus Fiji and Japan, with matches in July and November and a finals weekend at Twickenham.
