This is one the most important rules of rugby union. 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.

If a try is scored then the attacking side will have grounded the ball (under control) either on the try line or in the in-goal area or against the base of the rugby post itself. A try is awarded ...

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A full breakdown of the rules from the official World Rugby website can be found here. Given there are only seven players, some positions seen in rugby union are not be used in rugby sevens.

If a try is scored then the attacking side will have grounded the ball (under control) either on the try line or in the in-goal area or against the base of the rugby post itself. A try is awarded ...