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The basics of rugby league
The basics of rugby league
Whether it's a try or a drop goal, the aim is simple: score more points than the other team.

LAWS

Forward pass

Passing

Tackling

Play the ball

Kicking to touch

Advantage

Learn the referee's signals

MORE ABOUT THE LAWS OF RUGBY LEAGUE

Mark McLinden Mark McLinden's kick return masterclass


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Rugby league is not just played in the north. Find a club local to you.

Mark McLinden Mark McLinden's kick return masterclass



MORE LAWS

Rugby league infringements
The 20 metre restart
Double movement
Drop out
The 40/20 kick
Offside in open play

SCORING

How to score points

IN THE SCRUM

When is a scrum formed?

POSITIONS

Full-back
Winger
Centre
Scrum-half
Stand-off
Prop forward
Hooker
Second row
Loose forward
Interchanges

EQUIPMENT GUIDE

Rugby league equipment guide

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