Let’s discuss about Rugby Rules

The rugby playing field is 160 yards long (1 yard = 0.9144 meters) and 75 yards wide. The two goal lines are 110 yards apart, and the end line is 25 yards away from the goal line. The end zone is between the two lines. The two goal posts are 18 feet apart (5.64 meters, 18 feet = 5.4864 meters); the crossbar is 10 feet (3.048 meters) from the ground; the goal posts are more than 1 foot (0.3048 meters) higher than the crossbar. The ball is oval, shaped like an olive, 11 to 11 inches (27.94 to 29.21 cm) long, 30 to 31 inches (76.2 to 78.7 cm) in circumference, 24 to 25 inches (60.96 to 64.77 cm) in circumference, and weighs 13 to 15 ounces (382.72 to 425.24 grams).

The goal of English rugby is shaped like a capital letter H, with two goal posts 5.64 meters apart and a crossbar 3 meters above the ground. When shooting, the ball must pass between the two goal posts and over an opponents’ cross bar for the goal to be considered valid.

Time and scoring rules

A rugby match takes 80 minutes, with two halves, and a 10-minute break between each half. Each team has 15 players, including 8 forwards and 7 defenders.

Touchdown is the highest scoring method in Rugby: when an offensive player breaks into the defensive team’s scoring area and touches the ground with the ball, a ” touchdown ” is worth 5 points, which is called a try in English. There is also a chance for a conversion kick (additional shot) to score another 2 points.

Except for the try, which is scored by hand. The other three scoring methods, conversion kick, penalty kick, and dropped-kick, all require kicking. A conversion kick is worth 2 points, a penalty kick is worth 3 points. A dropped-kick is worth 3 points.

At the end of the game, the team with more points wins.

kick off

The first ball kicked according to the rules after the game starts or a score is scored. The kick-off rules of English rugby are: at the beginning of each half. kick-off player kicks at the midpoint of the center line; after one side scores, the other side kicks at the midpoint of the center line or behind that point. The kick-off team must stand behind the ball, and the opposing team must stand behind the 10-yard line of their half. The ball must be kick over the opponent’s 10-yard line.

Basic Attack

At the beginning of the game, a set-piece kick is kicked off at the center line. The kick-off team should stand behind the center line, and the defending team should stand behind their own 10-yard line. The defending team can only grab the ball after the kick-off team kicks the ball across the 10-yard line. After each score, the opposing team kicks off again at the center line and the game continues. The rules stipulate that when passing the ball, it is not allowed to pass forward, only back or sideways.

When a player of the attacking team surpasses the player with the ball to receive the ball. It is judged to be offside, and the opposing team will take a free kick at the offside location . The common passing method is to pass the ball with both hands. When the player with the ball is rushed or blocked by the opponent and cannot move forward. The ball must be let go immediately and must not be passed to the same team members. The ball that has been let go by the player with the ball can be competed for by players of both teams. It is not allowed to collide or block the player who is not holding the ball during the game.

The player with the ball can be hindered from moving forward by grabbing, hugging, throwing, etc., and legal collisions can be made, but only shoulder collisions are allowed, and collisions in the chest or back are not allowed. Kicking, hitting and tripping people are major fouls. After a foul, the opposing team will take a free kick at the place where the foul occurred. For minor fouls, the team will face off for the ball at the place where the foul occurred.

Offside

Refers to a player being in a position where he cannot participate in the game. He is prone to committing a foul. The rules for determining offside in English rugby are: in the general state of the game. An offensive player without the ball is offside if he is in front of the ball carrier or kicker; in scrums, mauls, lurches and lineouts. If a player stays or advances in front of a specific offside line, he is offside and a penalty kick is awarded to the other team. The rules for determining offside in American football are: in each offensive match. When the ball is on the ground, any player who crosses the scrimmage line is offside ; when taking a free kick. A teammate on the same team is offside if he exceeds the limit line, and the offending team is ordered to retreat 1.525 meters.

Score

A player scores a goal when the ball touches the ground in the opponent’s scoring area. When the ball passes through the crossbar of the goal frame and between the two goal posts when a player shoots. Scoring in English rugby is as follows: 5 points for a touchdown. After a touchdown, the scoring team can also take a free kick. An imaginary line perpendicular to the goal line through the touchdown point, and score 2 points if the shot is successful; a penalty kick awarded due to a foul by one side and a drop kick during the game, score 3 points if the shot is successful.

Scramble

When fighting for the ball, each side sends out 3 forward players. Standing side by side in a horizontal row. Facing each other and bending over to push each other’s shoulders. Forming a channel in the middle, and the other forward players stand behind them, and the back row players use their shoulders to push the forward players’ hips, forming a 3, 2, 3 or 3, 4, 1 formation.

Then, the opposing team of the offending team throws the ball into the channel with both hands from 1 yard away on the opposing side. It must not benefit the team. When the ball is throw into the channel. The 3 pairs of forward players in the front row push against each other. Compete to kick the ball to their own forwards or defenders. The forwards and defenders must wait for the forwards to kick the ball back before they can move.

Penalty Kick

Rugby rules. A kick given to the non-offending team after a foul. Any kick may be use. The ball may be kick in any direction or retaken after it has been kicked. The referee may also be tell to change the penalty kick to a goal kick. However, the shot must be a set kick or a drop kick. When taking a penalty kick, the teammate must be behind the ball. The opposing team must retreat 10 metres from the ball and parallel to the goal line or on the goal line.

Out of bounds

When the ball is in bounds, the opposing team throws the ball into the court from the spot. Where the ball went out of bounds. The forwards of both teams line up in a column facing the sideline between 5 and 15 yards away. With the two teams 2 feet (0.6096 meters) apart. When the thrower throws the ball over their heads. The players of both teams jump up in groups of 3, with two people lifting the middle person to fight for the ball. When fighting for the ball, they can either catch the ball or hit it to their own team members. Scoring

When the ball is brought into or kick into the opponent’s touchdown zone. The offensive player uses his body to carry the ball to the ground. Which is call a touchdown and can score 5 points.

After a touchdown, any player of the offensive team can shoot once more from any point on the vertical line between the touchdown point and the touchdown line. If the shot goes into the goal, another 2 points will be award.

During the game, the player with the ball can use the ground kick to shoot at the goal. 3 points will be award if the ball is shot in. The penalty kick after the opponent commits a foul can be directly shot at the goal. 3 points will be award if the ball is shot in.