Rugby football - Wikipedia
WEBRugby football is the collective name for the team sports of rugby union or rugby league. Rugby football started at Rugby School in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, [1] where the rules were first codified in 1845. [2] . Forms of football in which the ball was carried and tossed date to the Middle Ages (see medieval football). [3] .
Rugby union - Wikipedia
WEBRugby union football, commonly known simply as rugby union or more often just rugby, is a close-contact team sport that originated at Rugby School in England in the first half of the 19th century. Rugby is based on running with the ball in hand.
Rugby vs Football – The Key Differences Explained
WEBMar 10, 2023 · Rugby vs football, which is better? We'll discuss the key differences between the two sports so that you can form your own opinion.
Rugby | History & Rules | Britannica
WEBSep 6, 2024 · rugby, football game played with an oval ball by two teams of 15 players (in rugby union play) or 13 players (in rugby league play). Both rugby union and rugby league have their origins in the style of football played at Rugby School in England.
How to play rugby - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBRugby was invented in the early 19th century as a variation on football. It is a team sport where each player can really go all out. Rugby is a 15-a-side team sport. The object of the game is to ground the ball behind the opponent's try line, into what is called the in-goal area.
Rugby Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Fixtures, Results, Tables - ESPN
WEBESPN Scrum.com brings you all the latest rugby news and scores from the Rugby World Cup, all 2015 Internationals, Aviva Premiership, European Rugby Champions Cup, RFU Championship, Super...
World Rugby
WEBWorld Rugby has today unveiled the pools and action-packed match schedule for WXV, the highly anticipated return of the women’s 15s competition which promises thrilling encounters across all three levels in Vancouver, South Africa and Dubai with the final six Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 places up for grabs.
Rugby’s history and ethos - World Rugby
WEBTwo centuries later, rugby football has evolved into one of the world’s most popular sports, with millions of people playing, watching and enjoying the game. At the heart of rugby is a unique ethos which it has retained over the years.
Rugby Football Union - Wikipedia
WEBThe Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for rugby union in England. It was founded in 1871, and was the sport's international governing body prior to the formation of what is now known as World Rugby (WR) in 1886.
Rugby football - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBRugby football is a sport people play in many countries. It is usually called rugby or rugger. Rugby football is named after Rugby School, the public school in England where it was developed. [1]
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