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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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

In Rugby Union you only get five attempts to get the ball over the opponents goal line.
If you’re having trouble moving the ball forward up the pitch, a clever kick in to touch several yards further up the pitch might save you a lot of effort especially if you win possession from the resulting line-out.

Tython · 31-35, M

@Picklebobble2 Oh! Ok. Moonpenny tried explaining this I think and I was too stupid to understand. Thanks.

Moonpenny · F

Sorry, thought you said I was too stupid to understand....need my bed!

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@Tython it’s a fun game to play and watch

Tython · 31-35, M

@Moonpenny No no! I didn't mean anything mean by it! I'm sorry. I said I was too stupid to understand you. I'm an American. I can't easily understand sports besides American Football or baseball.

Moonpenny · F

@Tython See above!

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@Picklebobble2 That is for Rugby League. NOT UNION Since 1972, an attacking team has a set of six chances to score, often referred to as six tackles. The referee keeps track of how many tackles have been performed in each set of six.

TheSirfurryanimalWales · 61-69, M

@Picklebobble2 mixed codes there i think.