rules of rugby how to play rugby greetings all sports freaks out there today we're going to talk about a real strenuous and rigorous sport rugby objective in the rugby game two teams compete against each other the team with the ball is required to move the ball up the field in phases of play keep in mind that the ball can never be passed forwards but players can run forwards with the ball or kick the ball forward to chase it down in score point the opposing team needs to stop the attacking team by tackling in trying to retain the ball the team that scores the most points wins the game games may end as a draw rugby basic rules 1. the game consists of exactly 80 minutes which is broken down into two 40-minute halves with 10 minutes rest in between 2. both teams start with 15 players and 7 substitutes 3.
players that have left the field are only allowed to return if they've been treated for an injury 4. if a player is fouled the ball goes out of play or a try or drop goal is scored the game stops 5. a foul is announced if a team makes a tackle above shoulder height 6.
the defending team must tackle the player by grabbing hold of him and pulling them to the floor 7. attacking players must remain behind the ball to avoid being called offside 8. players not indulged in play can be in front of the ball but must get back behind the ball before they again interfere with play nine the moment the ball goes into touch a line out is called ten seven players are allowed to enter a line out and any of the players can be lifted in order to catch the ball being thrown in both teams can compete to win the ball 11.
