Everything a new player or rugby parent needs in one place — guides, checklists, position references and rules summaries. All free to read, print or save.

Rules and Basics

  • Rugby Rules Summary — the core laws of the game in plain English, including scoring, tackles, scrums, lineouts, penalties and cards. Ideal for printing and sharing with new players.
  • Rugby Rules Explained — a detailed beginner’s guide to every major rule in rugby union.
  • Rugby Basics — how the game works from the very beginning.
  • How Rugby Scoring Works — tries, conversions, penalties and drop goals explained.

Position Guides

  • Position Cheat Sheets — quick-reference guide to all 15 positions. What each player does, where they stand, and the key attributes required.
  • Positions Explained — a more detailed guide to understanding each role in the team and how they work together.

Match Day

  • Match Day Checklists — a full checklist for players and a separate one for parents. Includes cold weather additions and a pre-season training day list.
  • What to Bring on Match Day — a guide for parents new to junior rugby.
  • Match Day Kit — what the laws say about what players can and cannot wear.

For Parents

Beginner Glossary and Terms

  • Common Rugby Terms — every piece of rugby jargon explained in plain English. From ruck and maul to lineout and knock-on.
  • Referee Signals — what each hand signal means. Useful for spectators and new players.

Kit Guides

New to the game? Start with the Rugby for Beginners guide and the How Rugby Works page.