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Can You Hand Off to the Face in Rugby Union?

October 18, 2023October 3, 2023
hand off to the face in rugby

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

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What is a Jackal in Rugby? Is it even Legal?

August 25, 2023
Tadgh Beirne Jackal

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

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What is a Mark in Rugby Union; When and Why call it?

July 26, 2023

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

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What exactly is a Penalty Try in Rugby Union & how is it scored?

July 26, 2023July 25, 2023

A penalty try is awarded after foul play prevents a probable try from being scored. Typically penalty tries are awarded close to the defending teams tryline and often after sustained pressure. The attacking team is awarded 7 points automatically and does not have to attempt the conversion (prior to 2017, the attacking team had to … Read more

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