With that in mind, we can understand that many of the laws promote safty and encourage continious play. Scoring The primary way to score points in Rugby is to score a Try. The other way you can score points is to score a Goal A goal is scored by kicking the ball over your opponents cross bar, and between the uprights. A goal scored after a Try 2 Points A goal from a penalty kick 3 Points A dropped goal otherwise obtained but not from a free kick or after a scrum taken in lieu of a free kick. It takes very little to play a basic game of rugby.
Uniforms consist of sturdy cotton shorts and jerseys, with matching rugby socks.
Rugby boots vary from player to player, some ruggers prefer hightops with long removeable alunmium studs for digging in the mud, while others prefer lighter boots with molded plastic studs. New players usually use their old football or soccer cleats. Padding is not used in rugby. Shoulder pads, braces with rigid or reinforced material, gloves, and other such tomfoolery are not allowed. There are some exceptions to the rule.