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Do YOU know the rules of rugby?
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How many metres must the ball travel from kick-off?
A: At least 10m
B: At least 20m
C: At least 30m
Which number shirt does a full-back wear?
Which is NOT a real rugby position?
A: Nearside flanker
B: Blindside flanker
C: Openside flanker
What is the main difference between a ruck and a maul?
A: In a ruck, the ball is on the ground
B: In a maul, the ball is on the ground
C: There are more players involved in a ruck
Which is the incorrect rugby union rule?
A: You can only tackle players in possession of the ball
B: You can not be offside at a line out
C: You can not handle the ball while on the ground
Which player would normally take a line out?
Which of the following are you ALLOWED to do in a ruck?
A: Stamp at the ball
B: Join from the side
C: Handle the ball
How many players from each side can take part in a scrum?
C: Any amount
The referee raises his arm at head level and taps the palm of one hand with his other hand. What is he signalling?
A: Forward pass
B: Knock on
C: High tackle
Where must the ball be when the full-time whistle is blown?
A: In the air
B: Inside either 22-metre line
C: Out of play
Now put YOUR boot to the test!
Jonny Wilkinson comes of age
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