Phases
How to Read a Rugby Breakdown Without Misreading the Contest
Learn how to read a rugby breakdown by separating legal contest, ball availability and the next decision, so the…
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Browse clear explanations of rugby’s laws, tactics, positions, phases and match formats. Each piece takes one question from the field and makes it easier to follow.
Laws
Scrum or Lineout: Two Ways Rugby Restarts
Scrum or lineout: learn why rugby uses each restart, how the laws shape the contest, and what to watch as the ball…
Positions
The Scrum-Half’s Changing Role in Rugby
The scrum-half’s changing role in rugby explained through feeds, passes, runs and kicks, so you can follow the…
Tactics
The Myth That Territory Always Means Control
Rugby territory does not always mean control. Read field position alongside possession, restart choices and scoring…
Formats
Following Your First Rugby Sevens Match
Follow your first rugby sevens match with a simple viewing plan for open play, restarts and tackles, so each change in…