Rugby

Rugby is a team sport that originated in England in the early 19th century, characterized by its distinctive combination of physicality, strategy, and skill. The game is played between two teams, typically consisting of 15 players each in rugby union and 13 players in rugby league, on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. The objective of the game is to score points by carrying, passing, or kicking an oval-shaped ball over the opposing team’s goal line and into the in-goal area or by kicking it through the goalposts.

Rugby is known for its continuous play, with a focus on teamwork, tactics, and physical endurance. The sport has various forms, including rugby union, rugby league, and rugby sevens, each with its own rules and styles of play. Rugby is governed by World Rugby, the international governing body that oversees the sport’s rules and competitions. It has a global following and is especially popular in countries like England, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, and France. The sport is also notable for its emphasis on sportsmanship and respect among players, often encapsulated in the principle of “rugby values.”