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The history and the basics

Betfair Education / 18 March 2008 / Leave a comment

The origins of rugby are believed to trace back to the early 19th century when William Webb Ellis "took the ball in his arms" and ran, whilst playing football at Rugby School....Read more »

Scoring

Betfair Education / 18 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Points are awarded as follows:...Read more »

Key Terms

Betfair Education / 18 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Scrum: A method of restarting the game from dead-ball situations or as a result of infringements such as slow ball from rucks or mauls, forward passes and knock-ons. Only forwards can compete in a scrum, so it is eight versus...Read more »

Things to look out for when betting

Betfair Education / 18 March 2008 / Leave a comment

- In rugby union play does not stop unless there is an infringement, the ball leaves the field of play or points are scored. In a tight game or when the margin is close to a handicap mark, the clock...Read more »

Key Websites

Betfair Education / 18 March 2008 / Leave a comment

For further details on the laws of the game, information on player positions and terminology, click here....Read more »

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