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BBC
Wafer ruled out of Ireland’s South Africa Tests
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Exeter Chiefs get Wallaby bruiser back for Newcastle Red Bulls clash
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Archie McParland: ‘I’m happy at Saints, it’s a great club, but we’ll see what happens’
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Tadhg Beirne to make first URC appearance of season for Munster
BBC
In-form Carpenter aims to advance England case by outshining Furbank
Sydney Morning Herald
Rating the Wallabies and All Blacks ahead of Eden Park showdown
SA Rugby Mag
All Blacks turn Eden Park pressure into fuel
Rugby365
New Zealand v Australia, Bledisloe Cup – Teams and Prediction
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Rugby "They Threw Him Out" Moments
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Genge & Roots having a little scuffle
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
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A message from Sadia Kabeya to all of our amazing #RedRoses fans ❤️
Rugby Daily Digest
Sunday 25 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.
