While this has never been confirmed, rugby union was officially formed in the mid-1800s. Written rules were established in 1845 before the creation of the Rugby Football Union in 1871. Rugby ...

In rugby, all passes from the hand must be either lateral ... when a ruck is formed known as the breakdown, with similar rules in place for mauls. These include failing to release the ball after ...

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Under NZ Rugby’s current eligibility rules, players cannot represent the All Blacks unless contracted to the national union, with the exception of being specifically granted a sabbatical when ...

Following an unsuccessful attempt to bring Richie Mo’unga home, New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson is adamant there’s no appetite to change All Blacks eligibility rules.