How many people play in a rugby match?

Answer 1

Union

30 players (15 on the pitch for each team at a time)

plus

2 linesmen (referees assistants)

1 referee

There are a maximum of 5 substitutes for each team

Answer 2

Its 15 people per team on the field and 25 on the roster for that team but you are only allow 7 subs in a game.