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Why do rugby players tape their legs?

From a bit of strapping to near mummification - there's plenty of tape used by rugby players at all levelsAlun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric When rugby players stroll out onto the pitch or line-up to sing their National Anthems, it’s easy to spot some …Continue reading »

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What is a mark in rugby?

A mark is called by a player after catching a ball in their 22Liam Williams catches a ball (Getty Images)A mark is called by a player after catching a ball in their 22

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What is a maul in rugby?

A maul is a play teams can use to gain metres or help to score a tryRed Roses in a maul (Getty Images)A maul is a play teams can use to gain metres or help to score a try

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Why Rugby World Cup ball is ‘most balanced’ yet

Gilbert have a 200-year association with rugby union and has gone the extra mile to provide the match ball for its eighth successive men's Rugby World CupThe Gilbert Rugby World Cup match ball iNNOVO has taken two years to create ahead of the 2023 tournament in FranceThis year’s Rugby World Cup will feature the ‘most balanced rugby match ball’ ever used at the sport’s showpiece event. …Continue reading »

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