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The Rugby Paper
The USA pack gives the Eagles a platform that pace alone cannot provide
Rugby Pass
Struggling Harlequins get Los Pumas star back as 1 of 4 changes for Vannes
Daily Mail
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Daily Mail
Rugby star from South African side the Lions dies after ‘heart attack’ – day before game in France
The Guardian
Rugby player found dead at Lions team hotel before Champions Cup game against La Rochelle
Rugby365
Tragedy as Lions player dies in France
Rugby Pass
Exeter Chiefs put 6’6 monster on wing against Toulouse in Champions Cup baptism of fire
SA Rugby Mag
Lions player dies in France
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Another Beauden Barrett CLASSIC vs Australia
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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
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
The FULL Extra Time as South Africa Conquer the WORLD! | v New Zealand | Rugby World Cup 1995 Final
Iconic Centre Moments in Rugby!
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.
