The drop goal in rugby union is a kick over the posts worth three points and is a useful way of building points during a tight game.

One of the most unique aspects of rugby union is 'lineouts'. A ball will be thrown in from the sideline, with players lifting their teammates to catch the ball. This doesn't exist in rugby league ...

Rugby union v rugby league. Your handy guide to telling the difference between the two codes of rugby and why both exist in the first place!

Legend has it that rugby union was conceived at Rugby School in Warwickshire, England in the 1820s when William Webb Ellis picked up the ball during a game of football (soccer) and ran with it.