Millions of children in the UK are living in or on the brink of poverty, according to a report from the Campaign to End Child ...

Only players standing on their feet are allowed to handle the ball. So that means that no player lying on the ground is allowed to touch the ball. This is very important in rucks, especially after a ...

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 ...

A try is the most exciting way of scoring in rugby union. They are worth five points - the maximum number of points you can score in one go in rugby union. A try is scored when a player touches the ...

What's involved? There are two types of umpires - chair umpires and line umpires. The chair (or senior) umpire sits in the tall chair at one end of the net. He calls the score and can overrule the ...

We've been asking new converts to cricket to send in the questions about the game they don't quite understand. We have been flooded with almost 1,000 emails - and answered them as best we can. Here is ...

In the last century, trainers have gone from rubber soled plimsolls to air cushioned, gel filled capsules worn as much for their looks as their sporting performance. It was created from a newly ...

Yet, thanks to satellite imagery and the internet, North Korea's secretive world is gradually being unveiled. Here is a ...

فيما يلي النص الكامل لخطاب الرئيس الامريكي باراك أوباما الذي وجهه الى العالم الاسلامي من القاهرة يوم الخميس خلال زيارته القصيرة الى مصر.

When a player receives a pass they have to act quickly, but they are not allowed to run with the ball or dribble it. To gain control of the ball, a player can bat or bounce the ball once, but they ...

BBC Sport Academy nutritionist Matt Lovell reveals why baked beans can help you live longer. Many people think it is a myth that baked beans are healthy but let me just confirm that the rumour is true ...

Being caught is the most common way of getting out. A batsman is out caught when a fielder catches the ball directly off the ...