Base URL
Authentication
All requests require anx-api-key header:
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)
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Scoring System
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)
Key Test IDs
Endpoint Categories
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
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-statisticsfor caps and international stats - Multiple codes: NRL = Rugby League (13-a-side), Six Nations = Rugby Union (15-a-side). Both covered.