Rugby union football, commonly known simply as rugby union in English-speaking countries and rugby 15/XV in non-Anglophone Europe, or 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.

2025年1月7日 · 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.

There are two primary forms of rugby union: rugby fifteens and rugby sevens. Touch rugby, beach rugby, rugby tens and rugby twelves are also iterations of the sport often used as a development pathway and feeder into the main forms.

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Through discipline, control and mutual self-respect, a fellowship and sense of fair play are forged, defining rugby as the game it is. From the school playground to the Rugby World Cup final, rugby union offers a truly unique and thoroughly rewarding experience for all involved in the game.

2024年3月14日 · Rugby, a sport with a rich and storied past, captivates the hearts of millions worldwide. In this deep-dive into Rugby History. Learn about the origins of Rugby, its growth, and the factors contributing to its enduring popularity!

2024年9月5日 · Rugby is a team sport that originated in England and is played with an oval-shaped ball. It involves running, passing, and kicking the ball to score points by grounding it in the opponent’s goal area (a try) or kicking it through their goalposts.