Fear not – The Sporting News is here to walk you through the basics of rugby union so you can sit back and enjoy the action. MORE: How to watch Rugby World Cup 2023 in the UK: Live stream, TV ...

For those not familiar with rugby league and rugby union, it would be easy to mix the pair up together as simply 'rugby'. That might offend some people, though, so we're here to help! As England's ...

As with any sport, rugby union requires a few pieces of specialist equipment. Union is a physical, full-contact sport - so expect a few knocks while playing. But with the proper equipment, you can ...

Furthermore, on February 13 last week he signed a two-year contract extension with the Irish Rugby Union until 2027. In contrast, Wales have been a struggling side recently, registering 14 ...