Laws & Skills
Rugby Union Positions Explained by Shirt Number
Every rugby union position from 1 to 15 explained by shirt number, covering the forwards, the backs and how bench replacements are numbered.
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Laws & SkillsHow Points Are Scored in Rugby Union Explained
A plain guide to how points are scored in rugby union, from a five-point try to a three-point penalty, with a worked example of a real scoreline.
Welsh RugbyHow Welsh Rugby Is Organised, Club to Country
A guide to how community clubs, Super Rygbi Cymru, the professional regions and the national teams connect in the Welsh Rugby Union's pyramid.
Welsh RugbyWales's All-Time Leading Try Scorers in Test Rugby
Shane Williams still leads Wales's try-scoring charts, with George North second after retiring from Wales duty in 2024 as the second-highest scorer.
MatchdayThe Rugby World Cup Explained: Format and Winners
The history, format and past winners of men's rugby union's biggest tournament, plus how Wales have fared and what changes for the 2027 tournament.
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Matchday guidesWelsh Rugby
Wales Rugby Matchday Traditions
Before kick-off at a Wales international, expect a sung anthem, terrace hymns and red jerseys carrying symbols older than the union itself.
Read the guideCommunityTaking Up Adult Rugby
Adults in Wales can join rugby at any age, through a local club, a beginner-friendly first session, or a non-contact format like walking or touch rugby.
Read the guideCommunityJunior Rugby Age Grades
Wales organises junior rugby into age bands tied to the school year, introduces contact gradually from Under-9, and follows strict concussion safety rules.
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Section- Community
Walking Rugby vs Touch Rugby: Rules and Where to Play
Touch rugby swaps the tackle for a touch and six-touch turnovers, while walking rugby removes running too, and both are easy to find at Welsh clubs.
- Community
How to Start Playing Rugby as an Adult in Wales
Adults in Wales can join rugby at any age, through a local club, a beginner-friendly first session, or a non-contact format like walking or touch rugby.
- Community
Junior Rugby Age Grades in Wales: What to Expect
Wales organises junior rugby into age bands tied to the school year, introduces contact gradually from Under-9, and follows strict concussion safety rules.
History
Section- History
Caerphilly RFC: A History of Rugby Since 1887
Caerphilly RFC has grown from a single 1887 town meeting into a Welsh club that reached the European Shield final, all played out at Virginia Park.
- History
How Welsh Rugby Began: From Lampeter to a Nation
Welsh rugby grew from college matches in the 1850s into a national union in 1881, then a heavy defeat to England before the 1905 win over New Zealand.
- Welsh Rugby
Every Wales Rugby Grand Slam: A Complete History
A full list of Wales's 12 Grand Slams across three eras of the championship, and how that total compares with the other home nations.
From the archive: the Caerphilly club site of 2001–2003 — 22 match reports, the squad and the history of Virginia Park.
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