Why do rugby players kick the ball out of bounds(in touch?) seemingly on purpose? If there be any rugby fans on here

I've recently got into rugby, and I notice these national league players are kicking the ball out of bounds(or 'in touch' as I've heard it called) seemingly on purpose. Is there a reason for this or are they accidental?

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Moonpenny · F

It's partly to get the ball further into their direction of play, so they don't have to do all the harder worker of passing it back from man to man.

Tython · 31-35, M

@Moonpenny Really? Kicking it out of bounds doesn't give them any penalty or the opponents a handicap?

Moonpenny · F

@Tython You've lost me now! I don't know all the rules myself but I'll refer you to
@TheSirfurryanimalWales He'll explain much better than I can, obviously!

Tython · 31-35, M

@Moonpenny I really do appreciate your help. Thank you and I'm sorry I didn't understand.

Moonpenny · F

@Tython No worries. Maybe I should understand the rules myself before I try to help out 🙄
It's one of the few sports I enjoy watching...

Tython · 31-35, M

@Moonpenny I wasn't much of a sports guy myself before discover rugby. I do appreciate your help either way. 😃👍

Moonpenny · F

@Tython Seriously, no offence taken. I should learn to read properly as well 😂