Law 4 - Players' clothing

We give you the lowdown on rugby players' clothing.

Law 5 - Time

Rugby union matches last eighty minutes. What about half- and extra-time? Timing in rugby union.

Law 6 - Match officials

You need a referee to officiate in rugby union. But what are all their duties during a match?

Law 7 - Mode of play

A rugby match is started with a kick-off. What then?

Law 8 - Advantage

The law of advantage takes precedence over most other laws and its purpose is to make play more continuous with fewer stoppages for infringements.

Law 9 - Method of scoring

There are various ways to score points in rugby union.

Law 10 - Foul play

Foul play is anything a person does within the playing enclosure that is against the letter and spirit of the Laws of the Game.

Law 11 - Off-side and on-side in general play

At the start of a game all players are on-side. As the match progresses players may find themselves in an off-side position.

Law 12 - Knock-on or throw-forward

A knock-on occurs when a player loses possession of the ball and it goes forward. There are other ways for a knock-on to occur.

Law 13 - Kick-off and restart kicks

The kick-off occurs at the start of the match and the re-start of the match after half-time. Re-start kicks occur after a score or a touch down.