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The Guardian
Red Roses’ unbeaten streak ends in a thriller with last-gasp try from Canada
Rugby Pass
Canada player ratings v Red Roses in Toronto | WXV Global Series 2026
Rugby Pass
Bordeaux only manage to keep pace with Gloucester in Champions Cup thriller
NZ Herald
South Africa rugby player Hyron Andrews dies in France ahead of Champions Cup game
Rugby Pass
‘I wanted to choose when my time was up’: Canada’s most-capped player retires
Wales Online
Bath chief declares English interest in two Welsh clubs joining Prem
Wales Online
Lions rugby player’s cause of death investigated as hotel ‘accident’ emerges
Wales Online
Dead Lions rugby player named as heartbreaking statement released
Rugby Videos
Passions Bleues - Épisode 6 - Marie Ibañez et le surf
TEA OF THE WEEK | CHAMPIONS CUP ROUND 1
FULL GAME | All Blacks vs Scotland 2000 | Scotland’s Last Test in New Zealand | Eden Park
Zac Lomax's First International Call-Up For Australia A | Super Rugby Starting Debut Throwback
Another Beauden Barrett CLASSIC vs Australia
R2: UL Bohemian v Blackrock College | Energia AIL Women's Division 1A Highlights
The PNG Chiefs jersey is here! #nrl
Alex Nankivell on penning new two-year deal with Munster ahead of Leinster clash #LEIvMUN #URC
Alex Nankivell previews interpro clash with Leinster after re-signing with Munster #LEIvMUN #URC
Remember the Name - Charlie Tamani #rugby #rawrugby #rememberthename
Learn from each other. Grow together
SUPERMARKET SWEEP: RUGBY EDITION!
A TRUE TEST OF DEPTH!! | ALL BLACKS INJURY UPDATES
when a 15 should join the line
Full commitment to the braids ♀️ | @o@o2ukofficial #WearTheRose | O2 Inside Line: For The Rose
Marky Mark is in the HOUSE
The FULL Extra Time as South Africa Conquer the WORLD! | v New Zealand | Rugby World Cup 1995 Final
Iconic Centre Moments in Rugby!
71 TRIES IN SEVEN MATCHES | Elior Champ Rugby Round 5 Highlights
3 places a winger finds the ball
TOP 14 - : Avant d'entrer dans l'histoire des Bleus, Damian a d'abord dû écrire la sienne
TOP 14 - Deux demis, un même rêve ✨ : Les frères Couilloud se retrouvent face à face !
TOP 14 - Chez les Taofifenua, le rugby se transmet avec précision
TANDY MAKES BIG CALLS!! | WALES SQUAD SELECTION
Rugby Daily Digest
Tuesday 20 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.
