For those not familiar with rugby league and rugby union, it would be easy to mix the pair up together as simply 'rugby'. That might offend some people, though, so we're here to help! As England's ...

The game shall be played by two teams of 13 players, with another 4 pre-named players available for six interchanges. The players are numbered 1 to 13 with additional numbers for substitutes. The ...

A try is the most exciting way of scoring in rugby union. They are worth five points - the maximum number of points you can score in one go in rugby union. A try is scored when a player touches the ...

If a try is scored then the attacking side will have grounded the ball (under control) either on the try line or in the in-goal area or against the base of the rugby post itself. A try is awarded ...

Welsh international Alix Popham is also among the 300 going to court (Pic Getty Imagine) The number of rugby players suing the game's authorities over head injuries is set to increase to nearly ...

While this has never been confirmed, rugby union was officially formed in the mid-1800s. Written rules were established in 1845 before the creation of the Rugby Football Union in 1871. Rugby ...