Rules
Which direction CAN'T you throw the ball in rugby?
Forward
What is the number 1 women's rugby team for 2026?
England
Around what year was rugby started?
The 1820s
What is the name of the play that is similar to a touchdown?
Try
How many points do you receive if you complete a TRY?
5 points
If the player that has the ball falls to the ground, does the play continue?
Yes, the player that falls to the ground has to pass the ball to another player for the play to continue.
How many matches does a Rugby 7s team play in one day?
They can play up to 3 matches a day.
What was the first country that started rugby?
England / The United Kingdom
What is the name of the protection worn on the head in rugby? Hint: It is NOT a helmet.
Skull Cap
Which sport has a bigger field, American football or rugby?
Rugby. They have a longer field.
Which is bigger, a rugby ball or an American football?
A rugby ball is larger and heavier than an American football.
What is the number 1 men's rugby team for 2026?
South Africa
How was the game of rugby created?
People were playing football in England and the 1820s and one of the players picked up the football and began running with it in his hands and scored a goal.
How many points do you receive if you complete a TRY?
5 points
What is the symbol of England's rugby team and what colour is it?
A red rose
How long is a match of Rugby Union, and how many people play on each team?
The match is 80 minutes long. 15 people play on each team.
How long is a match for Rugby 7s and how many people play on each team?
A match is 15 minutes long and 7 people play on each team.
Why did rugby spread to other continents like Africa and Australia?
Rugby spread because the British Empire had control over countries in Africa and Australia, so people from England were traveling a lot and eventually the game of rugby spread.
In American football, the players play on a field. In rugby, they use another word to describe the field, what is it?
Pitch
How do you win a rugby game?
You have to take the ball to the other side of the field and have the most points at the end of a match.
What happens after a team gets a TRY?
The team has the opportunity to do a conversion kick for 2 points.
What is the symbol of the France Rugby Team and what color is it?
A red rooster
What is the name of the man that started rugby? (The person who picked up the football and ran with it)
William Webb Ellis
What happens if a team receives a penalty?
The team that receives the penalty is allowed to kick the ball for a chance to receive 3 points.
What is the symbol of Spain's rugby team and what colour is it?
It is a red lion