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How do they count points in rugby?

Scoring in rugby is a lot bigger than in other sports and so it can get a little confusing at times. Hopefully, this article will make the way points are counted in rugby a little bit simpler for...

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How do you get 3 points in rugby?

Try scoring is the biggest way that points are scored in rugby, but you will often see teams slowly build up the score through adding three points. Teams that do this regularly are often referred to...

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What is the offside rule in rugby union?

Rugby would be a very scrappy game if there was no offside rule. Italy showed in the Six Nations in 2017 what rugby would look like without an offside rule and it was not a pretty sight. So what is...

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What is the scoring system in rugby union?

Rugby can be a confusing sport when you first get into it, particularly for those who are used to the simple scoring system used in football. Hopefully, this article makes it easier to understand the...

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Why is it called a try in Rugby?

In rugby, there are a lot of confusing terms that often catch people out. A try is one of those phrases, with not a lot of people knowing where the term comes from.  Why is it called a try in...

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What is a sin bin in Rugby?

Getting a Rugby red card is a pretty simple one because it is the same as most other sports. But the rules around a yellow card in Rugby are different and it is why the term Sin Bin was...

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