A Beginners’s Guide to Rugby Union

1

The following are examples of foul play in Rugby:

Miscounduct

Unfair play

Obstruction

Forward pass

Dangerous play

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2

Players are recommended to wear a mouth guard to protect the teeth and jaw. Is this true or false?

True

False

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3

In a scrum, players are allowed to win and control the ball with:

Their feet

Their hands

Their hands and their feet

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4

During a lineout, the catcher can be supported by team mates while jumping to catch the ball. Is this statement true or false?

True

False

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5

A team scoring a try in a game of Rugby will be awarded:

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

6 points

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6

A drop goal can be scored if the ball is kicked on the volley. True or false?

True

False

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7

A television match official uses replays to advise the referee on decisions during a match. True or false?

True

False

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8

In a 15-a-side Rugby team, there are:

7 forwards

8 forwards

7 backs

8 backs

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9

In a maul, the team with the ball can pass the ball:

Backwards within the maul

Forwards within the maul

Backwards and forwards within the maul

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10

Only the ball carrier can be tackled by an opposing player. Is this true or false?

True

False

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