To cut to the chase, strictly speaking, you can Hand Off to the face in Rugby, but there are exceptions. Rugby, as a sport often is perceived to be both brutal and physically demanding, often with confusion around just how physical you can be. One such contentious issue is the concept of hand-offs to the … Read more
Just what is it about mullets and rugby? The mullet, as we know, has a long, storied history and its routes can be traced back to ancient civilisations, but why rugby? Is it a hark back to ancient times where the mullet was seen as a symbol of power or strength? Are they channeling a … Read more
What is a Jackal in Rugby? Is it even legal? For those new to the sport, the jackal is an action enabling a player to steal the ball from an opponent just after a tackle and before a ruck is formed. The ‘Jackler’, the player attempting to reclaim the ball before the ruck forms aims … Read more
A mark in Rugby Union refers to a player catching the ball cleanly from a kick made by an opponent, while being inside their own 22-meter area. When the referee awards a mark , the player who caught the ball is given the option to take a free kick from the spot they made the … Read more