March 2024...Vegas...my (Australian) NRL 'National Rugby League' season is to kick-off with a multi teams spectacular or something.
Rugby League...videos on YouTube.
Not to be confused with Rugby Union, different game.
Rugby League...13 players per team on the field at any time, 4 'bench' players, ...replacements.
No helmets, no shoulder pads, just mouthguards and muscle.
Basically same deal as NFL...pass the ball, get tackled, score touchdowns, kick goals, kick ahead.
But, ball must always be passed backwards.
Also, when player is tackled he must rise to his feet, put the ball on ground and then tap it back with foot to a player behind him...and play continues.
Team gets 6 tackles in possession then must hand the ball to other team.
Teams usually kick ahead on 5th tackle.
YouTube "Queensland's 30 Most Memorable Tries" is instructive.
'try/tries' = 'touchdown/touchdowns'...ball has to be forced onto the ground by hand or torso.