The Heart of England Rugby
New to rugby? Start here. Learn the rules, understand player positions, master key terminology, and grasp the fundamentals of the game.
So, you’ve got the hang of a lineout and you know what happens at a scrum. But what about all that frantic, flowing action in between? That’…
The Rugby Scrum: A Complete Guide for New Fans For the uninitiated, the rugby scrum can appear as a moment of chaotic, incomprehensible forc…
Welcome to *The Rose & Crown* glossary! If you've ever watched a match and heard terms like "Garryowen" or "grubber" and wondered what on ea…
How Long is a Rugby Match? Understanding Game Time You’ve settled in for a big England game, maybe a Six Nations Championship clash at Twick…
The Tackle Area & Breakdown in Rugby Let's be honest, for many new fans (and even some seasoned ones!), the tackle area—or the "breakdown"—i…
Ever been watching a big England Rugby match at Twickenham Stadium, heart in your mouth, and the referee blows the whistle and makes a signa…
Rugby Set Pieces: Scrums, Lineouts & Restarts For the uninitiated, rugby union can appear a chaotic tapestry of collisions and sprints. Yet,…
So, you've decided to join us in the stands at Twickenham or settled in to watch the Red Rose with friends, but the commentary sounds like a…
Forwards vs Backs in Rugby: Key Roles & Differences Understanding the fundamental division between forwards and backs is the first major ste…
Kick-off & Restart Rules in Rugby Ever watched an England match at a packed Twickenham Stadium, heard the roar as Owen Farrell places the ba…
Injury Time & Stoppages in Rugby If you’re new to rugby, you might notice the clock doesn’t always behave like it does in other sports. The …
So, you're settling in to watch England Rugby take on an old rival at Twickenham Stadium. The whistle blows, the ball is kicked, and suddenl…
