a form of rugby where teams of 15 players each compete to score points by carrying, passing, and kicking an oval-shaped ball to score tries or kick goals
rugby union
a form of rugby football played with teams of 13 players, featuring more structured gameplay and frequent ball-handling
rugby league
a team sport played by individuals with disabilities, combining elements of rugby, basketball, and handball
rullstolsrugby
(rugby) a catch made from a kick within a player's own 22-meter area, allowing them to call for a free kick
märke
(rugby) a kick at goal awarded after a try, worth two points if successful
konvertering
a pass in rugby that moves the ball towards the opponent's goal line, leading to a scrum for the other team
en framåtpas
a low kick that makes the ball bounce and roll unpredictably along the ground in rugby
låg spark
a foul in rugby where a player accidentally knocks the ball forward with their hand or arm, resulting in a stoppage of play and a scrum awarded to the opposing team
knock-on
the period of active gameplay in rugby when the ball is in motion and not in a set piece, such as a scrum or lineout
öppen spel
(rugby) the conclusion of a match with no winner declared, usually due to unforeseen circumstances like weather or injury
oavgjort
the line at each end of the rugby field that a player must cross with the ball to score a try
försökslinje
the boundary line at each end of the rugby field where the ball is considered out of play
dead-ball-linje
a method of restarting play in soccer and similar sports where a player throws the ball back into play from the sideline
inkast
a method of restarting play after the ball goes out of bounds, where rugby players from each team compete for the ball thrown in from the sideline
lineout
a method of scoring where a player kicks the ball through the goalposts during open play
drop goal
(rugby) a score achieved by placing the ball on or beyond the opponent's goal line
touchdown
a method of restarting the play by a rugby player tapping the ball with their hand instead of kicking it after a penalty is awarded
tap straff
a situation where rugby players from both teams bind together around a ball carrier who is on their feet
maul
the phase of play where rugby players from both teams contest possession of the ball on the ground, formed after a tackle
ruck
(rugby) a method of restarting play where players from both teams bind together and push to contest for the ball
scrum
a fast throw-in taken by a rugby player from the sideline to restart play quickly
snabbkast
the act of seizing or catching a pass intended for another player in rugby
interception
(rugby) a kick at goal taken to score points after a try or penalty
målskott
(in rugby) to pass the ball back in a scrum or to move it along the ground
hooka