Rugby union
Not verified todayQuiet on the rugby front. I found no reliable current results. The big autumn internationals usually start in November, so check the fixture lists.
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Two teams of 15 play two 40-minute halves. You can run with the ball or kick it, but you can only pass it sideways or backwards. A try, where a player grounds the ball over the opponents' line, scores 5 points. A conversion kick adds 2, and a penalty kick or drop goal scores 3.
The game is built on set pieces. A scrum restarts play after minor infringements, with the forwards pushing against each other. A lineout restarts play after the ball goes out of play, with a jumper lifted to catch the throw.
The main competitions are the Six Nations (February and March), the Rugby Championship in the southern hemisphere, the autumn internationals in November, the Premiership in England, the Top 14 in France and the European Champions Cup.