What is a ruck?

What is a ruck?

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A ruck occurs when an attacking player takes the ball into a contact situation, then finds himself on the floor. The ball is there to be competed for and the attacking side will send players in and try to secure that possession and maintain possession. The defending side will send players in to try and compete, disrupt or steal possession of the ball.