The offside rule in rugby dictates that players must remain behind the hindmost foot of their teammate in open play. This means that players cannot position themselves ahead of the ball unless they are involved in the ruck or scrum. Failure to adhere to this rule results in an offside penalty, where the opposing team is awarded a free kick or penalty kick. Understanding and enforcing offside boundaries are essential for maintaining fair play and facilitating continuous gameplay.
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