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Beginner's Rugby Guide

Beginner's Rugby Guide

So you're interested in playing some rugby, but not sure what is actually going on during a match? No worries! The sections below should help you get a feel for how the game is basically played and what people actually mean when they say things like "knock on" or "scrum down". The 'basic' category will provide you with a quick gloss of the game and introduce you to some of the bigger facets of the game. The 'advanced' section starts to go into more detail with particular laws and more explanation of various points touched on in the 'basic' section. Click here to purchase the official IRB rule book.

Basic Guide

Here are also two wonderful rugby videos that cover and illustrate the fundamentals of the game.


Rugby 101 part 1

Rugby 101 part 2

Advanced Guide

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