Rugby

Rugby is a team sport that originated in England in the early 19th century, characterized by its distinctive gameplay involving carrying, passing, and kicking an oval-shaped ball. The sport is played on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. Rugby is primarily divided into two main types: Rugby Union, which features 15 players per side, and Rugby League, which has 13 players per team.

The objective of the game is to score points by touching the ball down in the opponent’s in-goal area (a try), kicking the ball through the goalposts (a conversion or penalty), or dropping the ball through the posts as a drop goal. Rugby is known for its physicality, teamwork, and strategic gameplay, often requiring players to tackle opponents, support teammates, and maintain possession of the ball. The sport has a significant following worldwide, with numerous international competitions, including the Rugby World Cup, and is governed by various international bodies, with Rugby Union being overseen by World Rugby and Rugby League by the Rugby League International Federation.