Rugby

Rugby is a team sport that originated in England in the early 19th century. It is characterized by its two main forms: Rugby Union and Rugby League, both of which involve two teams competing to score points by carrying, passing, and grounding an oval-shaped ball in the opposing team’s goal area. The sport emphasizes physicality, strategy, and teamwork. In Rugby Union, teams consist of 15 players, while Rugby League teams have 13 players. The game is played on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end, and points can be scored through tries, conversions, penalty goals, and drop goals. Rugby is known for its tackling, scrums, and lineouts, and it is governed by World Rugby, which sets the rules and regulations for the sport globally. The game has a rich tradition and is played professionally in many countries, with prominent international tournaments such as the Rugby World Cup. Rugby encourages values such as respect, discipline, and sportsmanship among its players and supporters.