Changes

====Manner of play====

====Manner of play====

The game is played between 2 teams of 13 players, comprising of 6 forwards and 7 backs.  The principle difference with union is when a player is tackled, the game immediately stops and the defending team must retreat 10 metres.  The tackled player then rolls the ball back between his legs and the game continues.  The attacking team has a maximum of 6 tackles before the ball must be handed over to the opposition.  This rule avoids the need for the often time-consuming struggle for the ball after a tackle in rugby union.  Lineouts are replaced by scrums and scrums are not competitive as they are in rugby.  Trys are valued at 4 points and conversions and penalties at two. A drop goal or "field goal" is worth one point

The game is played between 2 teams of 13 players, comprising of 6 forwards and 7 backs.  The principle difference with union is when a player is tackled, the game immediately stops and the defending team must retreat 10 metres.  The tackled player then rolls the ball back between his legs and the game continues.  The attacking team has a maximum of 6 tackles before the ball must be handed over to the opposition.  This rule avoids the need for the often time-consuming struggle for the ball after a tackle in rugby union.  Lineouts are replaced by scrums and scrums are not competitive as they are in rugby.  Tries are valued at 5 points and conversions at 2;  penalties are awarded 3 points as is a drop goal or "field goal".