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Rugby Union
According to legend, rugby originated when a student at England’s Rugby School picked up the ball during a soccer game and began running with it. In doing so, William Webb Ellis created a sport that combines speed and skill with strength and toughness. Its fast-paced and ferocious nature has made it popular around the world, and the last three world champions have come from three different continents. This Web guide includes Web sites that can teach you the rules, history, and skills required to play the game and help you follow the world of competitive rugby.
Expand All Guide SectionsRules and History of Rugby
Rugby began with one player playing by his own rules. Today, the international rulebook has almost ... read more »
Rugby Associations, Tournaments, Leagues, and Teams
Rugby competitions take many different forms, including amateur contests, international ... read more »
News and Analysis of Rugby
With competitions being played regularly in both hemispheres, you need to find sources from around ... read more »
Rugby Statistics
If you’re looking to see how your favorite teams or players are doing this season or have done in the past, this section will help you find detailed player statistics and archives of match results.
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- For stats in a given league or tournament, see the official Web sites listed in the “Rugby Associations, Tournaments, Leagues, and Teams” section of this Web guide.
- Most player stats include games and minutes played, tries, conversions, drop goals, penalties, yellow cards, and red cards.
Dulcinea's Picks
For historical results …
RugbyData.com
has game results for men’s and women’s international, Guinness Premiership, Heineken Cup, and Super 14 competitions.
Pick and Go
has a database of international tests played by members of the Six Nations and Tri Nations, plus Argentina and the British Lions. There is also a separate database for Super 12/14 teams. Use the search box at the bottom of the page to find and organize stats in great detail. (For example, you can search for South Africa’s record against Northern Hemisphere teams in games played at a high altitude, organized from the worst result to the best result.) For advice and ideas on how to use the search, read the FAQ page.
For player stats …
Scrum.com
has an archive of player and team stats for international competitions. The player stats, which can be accessed only by browsing alphabetically by player name, include stats by year, competition, and match.
For player profiles …
Knowtheplayers.com
has rosters of prominent international teams with pictures and biographical information for each player. There is also a “Big Fellow Index,” which ranks players based on height and weight. The site is currently in beta and will be continually adding to its index of players.
Playing Rugby
Whether you’re a hooker looking to improve your scrummaging or a fly-half looking to improve ... read more »
Rugby Equipment and Apparel
Rugby may be famous for its relative lack of equipment, but there is still a lot needed to play. ... read more »
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