Rugby Union
Eighty minutes of organised chaos. Fifteen roles, one objective. Rugby doesn't reward the strongest — it rewards the side that thinks together under pressure.
what you get
Everything you need to run
Rugby Union.
Pick a format. Set the date. Share the link. We handle brackets, scoring, scheduling, and results. Your teams just show up and compete.
how you win
Highest score at the end wins.
matches
15 vs 15. Bring your team.
scoring
Tap in the result. Brackets do the rest.
clock
80 minutes per match.
formats
Knockout — one session · League — longer, everyone plays everyone · Groups + knockout — groups then knockout
tournament formats
Pick a format. We handle the rest.
Not sure? Most people start with knockout.
one night
knockout.
8–16 teams. Single elimination. Lose and you're out. Win and you're through. Done in one session.
over weeks
league.
Everyone plays everyone. Points table. Standings updated after every match. The format that keeps teams coming back.
the full thing
groups into knockout.
Groups of 4, top teams advance. Then knockout rounds to the final. The format for bigger events.
How to run a Rugby Union tournament.
Three steps. About two minutes. Here's how it works on Leagology.
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1
Pick your format and share the link
Choose knockout or round robin league or groups into knockout. Set the match rules. Share the link — teams register themselves. No group chats, no chasing.
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2
Start the draw, scores go in live
Brackets generate automatically. Teams see their matchups on their phone. Tap in results as matches finish — no whiteboards, no spreadsheets.
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3
Results, rankings, done
Final match done, rankings update, every team builds a profile. The more they play, the sharper it gets. It becomes a thing.
Common questions about Rugby Union tournaments
How long does a rugby union tournament take?
A 16-team knockout takes about 23 hours on one pitch. Shorter matches or more pitches speed it up.
What's the best format for a rugby union tournament?
Knockout is the most common — quick, dramatic, done in one session. For something longer, try groups into knockout.
How many teams do I need?
Sweet spot is 8–16 for a knockout. Send them the link. They sort themselves out.
Is it free to set up?
Knockout and league tournaments are free. Always. Advanced formats like groups into knockout are on the starter plan.
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Ready to run Rugby Union?
No experience needed. No card needed. Just an idea and two minutes.
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