The Basics
A rugby team on the pitch is 15 players, each wearing a shirt numbered 1 to 15 that tells you where they play. Here is what each position does, so you can follow the action whether you are at a PWR match or watching England on television. Forwards and backs
The Basics
New to women’s rugby, or watching with someone who is? Here are the basic laws that explain most of what you will see, whether it is a PWR match or England at the Women’s Six Nations. Rugby calls its rules “laws”, and we will use that word too.
News
Women’s rugby is growing fast, and the coverage should match it. The Breakdown is a new independent home for women’s rugby, built to bring fans closer to the action with more coverage, news, stories and moments. We’re covering the international game and the world’s leading domestic