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BBC
Late Sale penalty try continues Harlequins woes
The Rugby Paper
Former NFL stars take on Hackney
The Rugby Paper
Carreras inspired by his Bath dream
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Cardiff dig in to frustrate Leinster after first-half bonus point
Wales Online
Wales star’s move pays off as Steve Tandy given serious selection headache
Wales Online
Young France international hospitalised after horror road traffic incident
Rugby Pass
The Leo Cullen verdict on Sam Prendergast as Leinster land first win of the season
Wales Online
I watched the first game at the new St Helen’s and one feeling struck me
Rugby Videos
Clayton McMillan reacts to Gavin Coombe's groin grab accusation after Leinster v Munster #LEIvMUN
Clayton McMillan on Shane Daly’s injury after Leinster v Munster #LEIvMUN #URC
Ospreys v Dragons RFC | Highlights | Round 4 | 2026/27
First-Half Shock, Second-Half Storm: Leinster vs Munster Reviewed
FULL TIME HOT TAKES | LEINSTER vs MUNSTER | URC
Leinster v Munster | Highlights | Round 4 | URC 2026/27
Genge & Roots having a little scuffle
HUGE scuffle during the East Midlands Derby
Freddie Stewards secures Leicester's win
Rugby's Most Iconic Half-Back Duos #rugby #rugbyunion #edit #viralvideo #springboks
TOP 14 - Le Rugby Club Vannes a débloqué le compteur
Santiago Carreras creating something from nothing!
SERIES DECIDER | Canada v Red Roses highlights from WXV Global clash
"He is not Human" Moments in Rugby!
A message from Sadia Kabeya to all of our amazing #RedRoses fans ❤️
NORTHERN GRIT! Newcastle Red Bulls v Sale Sharks HIGHLIGHTS & REACTION | Gallagher PREM 26/27 | R4
WXV Global Series : Le résumé de Nouvelle-Zélande - France (Whangarei)
Eddie Jones vs Jake White, Japan vs Fiji | 2026 Test Match Review
Words from our captain @o2ukofficial #WearTheRose #RedRoses O2 Inside Line: For The Rose
This is why Beauden Barrett is the GOAT
24 October 2026
Sharks the Real Deal?: Cardiff v Sharks Match Review | URC 2026/27
Wallaroos v Scotland Highlights | WXV Global Series | Round 5
Leo Cullen on alleged groin grab on Gavin Coombes during Leinster v Munster #LEIvMUN #URC
Rugby Daily Digest
Saturday 24 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.
