FAQs

In rugby, a penalty is awarded by the referee against a team for a rule infringement committed by its players. The non-offending team can choose …

Offside in rugby occurs when a player is in a position that is ahead of a teammate who is carrying the ball or ahead of …

A mouthguard is a protective device worn over the teeth and gums to help prevent dental injuries during contact sports like rugby. It absorbs and …

A loose ball in rugby is a ball that is not in the possession of any player and is free to be picked up or …

Knock-on advantage is when the team that didn’t knock the ball on gets a chance to play advantage from the referee instead of immediately stopping …

A knock-on happens when a player accidentally knocks the ball forward with their hands or arms. It results in a scrum being awarded to the …

In-goal touch refers to when the ball or a player carrying the ball goes into touch (out of bounds) within the in-goal area. When this …

The in-goal area is the area behind the try line on a rugby field. It’s where a player must ground the ball to score a …

A high tackle in rugby refers to a tackle where a player makes contact above the line of the opponent’s shoulders. This is dangerous and …

In rugby, ‘held-up’ refers to a situation where a player carrying the ball is prevented from scoring a try by the defending team’s efforts and …