About

Honest Rugby Review is for readers who want to understand what is happening on the rugby field, whether they are learning the game or looking more closely at familiar moments. We explain laws, tactics, positions, phases and formats in plain English, with each piece focused on a distinct question.

What we cover

The publication looks at how rugby works: what a law asks players to do, how a team can use space, and how roles connect as play moves from one phase to the next. We also explain match formats so readers can follow the structure of a game without needing a specialist vocabulary.

Who it is for

You do not need to play rugby or know every law to begin. The writing is intended for curious spectators, new followers and long-time viewers who want a clearer way to read a particular decision or pattern.

How we explain the game

We start with the question a reader might ask while watching, define unfamiliar terms where they appear and build the explanation in manageable steps. The aim is understanding, not a prediction of what a team should do.