The 2026 Men's Six Nations Championship gets underway on. Here's a crash course on the rules and origins of the 15-a-side code.
Background In comparison to other aspects of play in rugby union, the scrum is a relatively controlled event, which is governed by numerous safety laws. Also, the scrum, in comparison to other events ...
Background In 2012, the South African Rugby Union approved a new set of scrum Laws for amateur rugby, to be implemented at the start of the 2013 rugby season. These Law changes were based on the ...
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Ex-All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron has been hailed for his 'cleaning up' of the set-piece, making it easier for referees.