Glossary of terms used on this site
| Term | Definition |
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| RFU |
The RFU (Rugby Football Union) is the national governing body for grassroots and elite rugby in England, with 1,900 rugby clubs in its membership. The clubs are grouped within 35 different bodies with Broadstreet RFC affiliated to the Warwickshire RFU Aliases (separate with |): R.F.U
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| Ruck |
A ruck is formed when at least one player from each side bind onto each other with the ball on the ground between them. Additional players can join the ruck but must do so from behind the hindmost foot of a teammate in the ruck. Players must also be on their feet to join the ruck, and must bind onto the ruck with their whole arm around the body of a team mate. In a ruck, no player may use their hands to win the ball. Each side attempts to drive the other side back, and players use their feet to hook the ball back towards their own side — an action known as rucking the ball. |
| Rugby Union |
Rugby union is the version of Rugby Football played with 15 players on each side. The game includes lineouts rucks and mauls in its features. Its a full contact team sport which is a version of football originating from England in the early 19th century. The game is played with an oval shaped ball outdoors usually on a level grass playing field. Each end of the pitch features a H shaped goal. |
