Phases
After the Tackle: Reading the Choices at the Breakdown
Read the rugby breakdown by tracking ball placement, arrival timing and support shape, so each tackle makes the next…
All the pieces
All pieces
Explore concise explanations of rugby’s laws, phases, positions, formats and club life. Each piece follows one question through to what a reader can notice in the game.
Laws
Scrum or Lineout: What Each Restart Sets in Motion
Scrum or lineout decisions shape the first contest after a stoppage. Learn what to watch in each formation and read…
Club Life
How Rugby’s Early Rules Shaped Its Identity
Rugby’s early rules shaped its identity: see how local customs affected handling, contact and shared play, and why one…
Positions
Rugby Positions: What Each Role Contributes During a Match
Rugby positions make more sense when you connect each role to the ball, teammates, and pressure. Learn what to watch…
Formats
Your First Rugby Match: A Three-Phase Watching Plan
A first rugby match is easier to follow when you track one sequence from restart to tackle and the next phase, instead…
Our view of the game
The match is easier to read when you know where to look
We explain rugby in plain language, tracing the choices behind the action rather than asking readers to memorise jargon.