Rugby Union Rules for 12 incorporate a competition ladder, finals series, and premiership. Lineouts are formed by 7 players from each team. These are being disputed, and there will be no lifting. 3 Scrums—A scrum is formed by 8 players from each team. These are disputed, and a one-meter push is permitted. If this occurs, Rugby League Injury Statistics Rugby League is a high-contact team sport played at all levels in Australia and across the world. According to the Australian Sports Commission's 2006 study, an estimated 209,800 Australians aged 15 and older played rugby league in the 12 months preceding the poll.