As with any sport, rugby union requires a few pieces of specialist equipment. Union is a physical, full-contact sport - so expect a few knocks while playing. But with the proper equipment, you can ...

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Many players claim the white balls used for limited-overs games have more swing and more sting than the more traditional cherry-red ones. We did a little digging to find out more... Why were white ...

El Dr. Fernando Cabieses es un médico que integra su trayectoria como médico neurocirujano con su extenso trabajo de investigación en el área de la etnofarmacología y la etnobotánica. A los 87 años, ...

A no-ball is a delivery which does not count as one of the bowler's six legitimate balls in one over. The fielding team are penalised one run every time a no-ball is bowled, which is added to the ...

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Two packs of players, straining every muscle for every inch of opposition territory they can claim. Of course, it's the scrum. It is used for restarting play after the following: The ball has been ...

Details of forthcoming international cricket tours for which fixtures have been announced ...

That person on the touchline might look as though he's waving in some low flying aircraft but those flags have a very important role. They used to be called linesmen but now they're referee assistants ...

This scrum is one of the best ways of cranking up the pressure on your opponent's defence. It is given to the attacking side after one of the defending team has grounded the ball inside their own goal ...

The gum shield is the most important piece of equipment a rugby player should own. The gum shield not only protects your teeth and gums, it can reduce damage around the jaw and your chances of getting ...