When it comes to rules and regulations, the ruck is one of the more complex parts of rugby union ... round a team-mate at the very back of the ruck. Players cannot take shortcuts and join from the ...

An interesting theory on Irish rugby's innovative tackle technique shows how intelligent Ireland are in all aspects of the field.

Fear not – The Sporting News is here to walk you through the basics of rugby union so you can sit back and enjoy the action ... The ball must be kept off the ground. A ruck can form after ...