Rugby league football has accrued considerable jargon to describe aspects of the game.
Words in a sentence which are also defined elsewhere in this glossary appear in italics.
Splits in rugby football which led to the development of rugby league: The player in possession may be tackled by players on the opposing team.
[37] It is not permitted to tackle or obstruct a player not in possession of the ball.
[37] A tackle is completed when the player in possession of the ball: