Objective:
The primary objective in rugby is to score points by carrying, passing, and kicking the ball to the opponent’s in-goal area or by kicking the ball through the opponent’s goal posts.

Teams:

• Each team has 15 players on the field, divided into forwards and backs.
• Forwards (8 players): Generally larger and more powerful, they excel in scrums, lineouts, and close-contact play.
• Backs (7 players): Typically faster and more agile, they focus on running, passing, and scoring tries
• Only get 8 subs a game, once you sub out you cant go back in(except for front row)

Basic Gameplay Elements:

Scoring:

• Try: Worth 5 points, scored by grounding the ball in the opponent’s in-goal area.
• Conversion: After a try, teams have the chance to kick for an additional 2 points.
• Penalty Goal/Drop Goal: Worth 3 points, scored by kicking the ball through the opponent’s goal posts during play (drop goal) or after a penalty (penalty goal).

Passing:

• The ball can be passed backward or laterally (but not forward) between teammates’ hands.

Tackling:

• A player in possession of the ball can be tackled by an opponent, aiming to bring them to the ground to stop their progress.

Set Pieces:

• Scrums: Used to restart play after certain infringements. Eight players from each team bind together and contest for the ball.
• Lineouts: Used to restart play after the ball goes out of bounds. Players from both teams compete for a lifted ball thrown in from touch.