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What is the difference between rugby league and rugby union?
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#67697. Asked by darkpresence. (Jun 30 06 6:55 PM)
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satguru
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So many, except if you can play one you can switch to the other with little effort. Firstly the number of tackles is limited in league, and you can pass under your foot instead of throwing behind you. They have 13 (I think) instead of 15 players, and though I've never watched it I suspect the points scored vary as well. League originated in the north of England, and the biggest difference was it was paid, whereas till not long ago union was voluntary at all levels. It first came south with London Broncos who played at Fulham FC.
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timence

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There are many differences, including those mentioned above. Rugby league has set scrums as opposed to line-outs when the ball goes out of play. League players get up and play the ball with their foot when tackled, while in union the play continues with a 'ruck' or 'mall' (opposition teams essentially fight for possession in play). The scoring is also quite different: a try in leagus is 4 pts and 5 in union. Penalty goals are worth 3 in union (2 in league) and drop goals are worth 3 in union (1 in league). See here for more details:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_rugby_league_and_rugby_union
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