Rugby V2 API Overview

Enhanced Rugby API with 115 endpoints — Union & League coverage including NRL, Super Rugby, Six Nations, and Rugby World Cup

Base URL

https://v2.rugby.sportsapipro.com

Authentication

All requests require an x-api-key header:

curl -X GET "https://v2.rugby.sportsapipro.com/api/live" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Rugby-Specific Notes

Two Codes of Rugby

• Rugby Union — 15-a-side, 2 × 40 minutes (e.g., Six Nations, Rugby World Cup, Super Rugby)
• Rugby League — 13-a-side, 2 × 35 minutes (e.g., NRL, Super League)

Both codes are covered under the /api/ prefix.

Scoring System

Play	Points
Try	5
Conversion	2
Penalty Goal	3
Drop Goal	3
Penalty Try (Union)	7 (auto-converted)

Score Fields

Scores use half-by-half fields: period1 (1st half) and period2 (2nd half), plus extra time where applicable.

Positions

Forwards: Loosehead Prop (1), Hooker (2), Tighthead Prop (3), Lock (4,5), Blindside Flanker (6), Openside Flanker (7), Number 8 (8)

Backs: Scrumhalf (9), Flyhalf (10), Left Wing (11), Inside Centre (12), Outside Centre (13), Right Wing (14), Fullback (15)

Squad Sizes

• Union: 15 starters + 8 bench = 23 players
• League: 13 starters + 4 bench = 17 players

Cards

• Yellow card — 10-minute sin bin (temporary suspension)
• Red card — sent off for remainder of match

Seasonality

• NRL (League): February – October
• Six Nations (Union): February – March
• Super Rugby (Union): February – June
• Rugby World Cup: Every 4 years (Sep–Nov)

There’s almost always live rugby somewhere in the world.

Key Test IDs

Entity	Name	ID
Tournament	NRL	294
Tournament	Super Rugby Pacific	376
Tournament	Six Nations	20
Tournament	Rugby World Cup	19
Season	NRL 2026	86317
Team	New Zealand Warriors	4267
Team	Canberra Raiders	4256
Team	Sydney Roosters	4266

Endpoint Categories

Category	Count	Description
Live & Schedule	7	Real-time scores and scheduling
Search & Discovery	7	Search, categories, trending
Tournament	27	League info, standings, seasons
Match	26	Match details, stats, incidents
Team	15	Rosters, form, transfers
Player	18	Career stats, transfer history
Manager / Referee / Venue	15	Coaches, officials, grounds
Total	115

Key Statistics

• Tackles — total, missed, dominant
• Carries — metres gained, post-contact metres
• Tries — scored, assists
• Penalties — conceded, won
• Lineout — won/lost, steals
• Scrums — won/lost, penalties

Example Requests

cURL

curl -X GET "https://v2.rugby.sportsapipro.com/api/live" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

UI Design Ideas

• Score display: Show half-by-half (HT: 14-7, FT: 28-21) — use /match/{id}/scores
• Scoring breakdown: Tries, conversions, penalties, drop goals — use /match/{id}/incidents
• Key stats: Tackles made, metres carried, line breaks, penalties conceded, possession %
• Player positions: Forwards (1-8) and Backs (9-15) — group in lineups view
• Cards: Yellow = 10 min sin bin, Red = sent off — use /match/{id}/incidents
• Man of the Match: Important in rugby culture — use /match/{id}/award
• International: Use /players/{id}/national-team-statistics for caps and international stats
• Multiple codes: NRL = Rugby League (13-a-side), Six Nations = Rugby Union (15-a-side). Both covered.

Sport Comparison — Rugby vs Football vs Basketball

Feature	Rugby	Football (Soccer)	Basketball
Match format	2 × 40 min (Union) / 2 × 35 min (League)	2 × 45 min	4 × 12 min
Score range	10-40 per team typical	0-5 typical	80-120 typical
Score fields	period1-period2 (halves)	period1-period2	period1-period4
Scoring plays	Try (5), Conversion (2), Penalty (3), Drop Goal (3)	Goals	FG, FT, 3PT
Key stats	Tries, tackles, carries, metres gained	Possession, shots	FG%, rebounds
Squad	15 + 8 bench (Union) / 13 + 4 bench (League)	11 + 3 subs	5 + 7 bench
Cards	Yellow (10 min sin bin), Red (sent off)	Yellow/Red	Technical fouls