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The Sun
‘He has bulked up a little bit’ – Sam Prendergast backed to ‘kick on’ for Leinster after making ‘great start’ to season
SA Rugby Mag
Nonu: SA teams must get serious
Daily Mail
The ‘mess’ that Harlequins can’t escape: Too many yes men, fears Marcus Smith could leave, pressure mounting on Jason Gilmore and Robbie Deans, recruitment errors and Quins legends’ anguish at ‘turning from a rugby club to a brand’
Rugby Pass
‘Everything felt new’: Rieko Ioane on a fresh All Blacks start after Leinster stint
Rugby Pass
Queensland Premier Rugby standout on Japan move ‘I couldn’t turn down’
The West
Former ABs skipper at peace with demotion
Rugby Pass
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SA Rugby Mag
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Rugby Daily Digest
Monday 26 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.
