In this paper, the authors have discussed about the replacement of aggregates by discarded tyre rubber. This type of concrete is known as “Rubcrete”. It will cover the problems with the natural aggregate and also the reasons behind the use of rubber. The types of tyre rubber that are used, influence of size and content of rubber on concrete, effect of surface texture are discussed. Change in the properties of rubcrete over the conventional concrete, in hardened and fresh state such as slump, unit weight, air content, plastic shrinkage, mechanical strength been discussed. Paper covers the mechanisms behind the strength change, impact resistance, heat and sound insulation, freezing and thawing resistance of rubcrete. At the last, discussion on applications of rubcrete.