Discover the world of rugby, a team sport combining physical power, sophisticated tactics, and values of respect, where two teams compete to carry the oval ball into the opponent's in-goal.
Rugby is played with an oval ball between two teams aiming to score points by carrying the ball into the opponent's in-goal area.
| Element | Rugby XV | Rugby VII |
|---|---|---|
| Players per team | 15 players | 7 players |
| Match duration | 80 minutes (2×40) | 14 minutes (2×7) |
| Try | 5 points | 5 points |
| Conversion | 2 points | 2 points |
| Penalty/Drop | 3 points | 3 points |
Rugby originated in 1823 at Rugby School in England, when William Webb Ellis allegedly picked up the ball during a football match.
International rugby revolves around several prestigious competitions.
Rugby has produced exceptional players who embody the values of this sport.
Jonny Wilkinson
Richie McCaw
Rugby combines collective strategy and individual skills through specialized positions.
Rugby XV is played with 15 players per team over 80 minutes, emphasizing strategy and set pieces. Rugby VII features 7 players per team over 14 minutes, focusing on speed and space.
A scrum is a set piece where 8 players from each team bind together and push against the other team to win possession of the ball, which is thrown in by the scrum-half. It restarts play after certain minor infractions.
A player is offside if they are in front of the ball carrier of their team or ahead of the last player of their team who touched the ball. They cannot participate in the play until they are back onside.
The Grand Slam is achieved by winning all your matches in the Six Nations Championship, thereby defeating all five other participating nations (France, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Italy).