Laws of rugby union Laws of rugby union The laws of Rugby Union are defined by World Rugby (originally the International Rugby Football Board, and later International Rugby Board) and dictate how the game should be played. They are enforced by a referee, generally with the help of two assistant referees. When playing a game of Rugby Union the overall objective is to score more points than the opposition through tries and goals. A try worth five points is scored when a team grounds the ball in the opposition's in-goal. A conversion (kick at a goal) is then attempted by either place- or drop-kicking
Rugby union in Gibraltar Rugby union in Gibraltar Rugby union is a popular sport since its introduction by British military personnel in the 19th Century. The Gibraltar Rugby Football Union (GRFU) has existed since the 1980s when the border with Spain was opened. Rugby is played in Gibraltar under the auspices of the (GRFU), which exists for the development of the game on the Rock. In 2010 the GRFU appointed a Development Officer to promote the sport in middle schools and comprehensive schools. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, it has long had a rugby presence, and the game was probably introduced at some