NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The scrum is a way to restart play after certain stoppages, like a forward pass or knock-on, or when the ball becomes unplayable in a ruck or maul. Eight players from each team, ...

Here are some of the basics of union rugby. This is from the Minnesota Rugby Union’s Web site. • Each team has eight forwards, who make up the scrum, and seven backs. Each player on the pitch (field) ...

World Rugby has defended its decision to overhaul scrum laws despite a backlash over the changes. Alan Gilpin, World Rugby’s chief executive, has responded to criticism of the decision to remove the ...