Rugby Union is a team sport played with an oval-shaped ball on a rectangular field known as a pitch, which features goalposts at each end. The game is played between two teams, each consisting of 15 players. The primary objective is to score points by carrying the ball over the opponent’s try line or kicking it between the goalposts.

In Rugby Union, players can pass the ball sideways or backward, while they can only kick it forward. The game is known for its physicality, with players capable of tackling opponents to regain possession of the ball. Scoring can occur in several ways: a try (5 points) is scored by touching the ball down in the opponent’s in-goal area; a conversion kick (2 points) can be attempted after a try to increase the score; a penalty kick (3 points) can be awarded for certain infringements; and a drop goal (3 points) can be attempted by kicking the ball through the posts during open play.

Rugby Union is governed by World Rugby, which sets the rules and promotes the sport globally. It is one of the two main forms of rugby, the other being Rugby League, and is popular in many countries, particularly in nations such as New Zealand, South Africa, England, and Australia.