A neck roll typically occurs in a ruck situation when an attacking player attempts to remove a defender in a jackal position over the ball. The dangerous/illegal element occurs when the attacker arms move up the body onto the neck and shoulder area, then attempts to ‘roll’ this player out of the ruck by the … Read more
Have you ever heard of the Use It or Lose It Law in rugby? This law holds that a team has to release the ball within five seconds once possession of the ball is won cleanly at the back of a ruck. It forms a key part of Law 15; The Ruck. What is the … Read more
Rugby union has a long-standing tradition and an even longer set of laws. One law that’s important to understand is the offside law. In this guide, we’ll go over the specifics of what constitutes an offside in rugby union and how it can affect play on the field. Understand the basic law of offside in … Read more
This guide will provide an overview of the advantage law and how it impacts the game, so you can stay ahead of the game and get to know how this affects your team’s play. How Does the Rugby Union Advantage Law Work? The Advantage Law in rugby union is designed to allow the attacking team … Read more