The Rugby World Cup is now well under way in the UK, but what are the rules? The BBC has put together a quick guide for anyone wanting to know the basics. A guide to Rugby Union. Video, 00:01:18A ...

The Women's Rugby World Cup is under way and you can watch every match live on the BBC.But if you're new to the game, it may be rather confusing to follow all the terminology - particularly when it ...

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.

If you are unfamiliar with rugby, the terminology can feel a little daunting. Here is a quick guide to some of the sport’s most important terms.A guide to rugby lingo originally appeared on NBC ...

Rugby fans attending this year's home World Cup will be given a dummies' guide to help them better understand the rules of the sport. The complex laws of the game can often baffle fans and detract ...

Everything you need to know about Olympic Rugby. Although the 15-player version of the sport appeared at the Olympic Games between 1900 and 1924, Rio 2016 marks the debut of rugby sevens, a faster ...

Everything you need to know about Olympic Rugby. Although the 15-player version of the sport appeared at the Olympic Games between 1900 and 1924, Rio 2016 marks the debut of rugby sevens, a faster ...

Everything you need to know about Olympic Rugby. Although the 15-player version of the sport appeared at the Olympic Games between 1900 and 1924, Rio 2016 marks the debut of rugby sevens, a faster ...

A quick guide to the basics of Rugby Union The Rugby World Cup is now well under way in the UK, but what are the rules? The BBC has put together a quick guide for anyone wanting to know the basics.

Rugby union, rugby league origins Legend has it that rugby union was conceived at Rugby School in Warwickshire, England in the 1820s when William Webb Ellis picked up the ball during a game of ...