Rugby Union

I’m new to rugby. I’ve watched a bit but just took up playing (union) and I’ve had to give myself a total crash course on the rules and mechanics of game play. League is a bigger game local to me than Union, so I’ve probably watched more rugby league than union. As such, my first job was to figure out the differences. So for anyone who is as confused as me, here’s what I figured out.

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Rugby, in both codes, is a much loved and viewed sport requiring strength and athleticism from players. It has huge viewing audiences too for both union and league. But what are the main differences between rugby league and rugby union? Let’s take a look.