Rugby

Rugby is a team sport that originated in England in the early 19th century. It is played with an oval-shaped ball on a rectangular field known as a pitch, with two goalposts at each end. The objective of the game is to score points by carrying the ball into the opposing team’s in-goal area or by kicking it over the goalposts. Rugby is distinguished by its combination of physicality, strategy, and teamwork, and it typically features two main forms: Rugby Union and Rugby League, each with its own set of rules and gameplay structures. In Rugby Union, teams consist of 15 players, whereas Rugby League teams have 13 players. The game emphasizes tackling, passing, rucking, scrummaging, and set pieces. Rugby has a rich tradition and is played at various levels, from amateur to professional, in many countries around the world. It also values sportsmanship and camaraderie among players.