Through discipline, control and mutual self-respect, a fellowship and sense of fair play are forged, defining rugby as the game it is. From the school playground to the Rugby World Cup final, rugby union offers a truly unique and thoroughly rewarding experience for all involved in the game., The Rugby Ready programme educates, aids and supports players, coaches, match officials and unions on the importance of sufficient preparation for training and playing in order for rugby to be played and enjoyed while reducing the risk of serious injury., World Rugby is an international federation and a global movement comprising more than 500 million fans and eight million players within 132 national member federations affiliated through six regional associations., Welcome to the World Rugby Laws of the game Here you can find the game laws in full – including explanatory videos - a full definitions list; the laws for the different variations and modified forms; match official signals, as well as formal law clarifications and law application guidelines., The laws of the game, including the standard set of variations for under-19s, 10s and rugby sevens, are complete and contain all that is necessary to enable the game to be played correctly and fairly., Learn about the playing positions for the game of rugby union, both 15-a-side and rugby sevens..