Rugby
The game of Rugby has been played since 1823 when a football player named William Webb Ellis made some variations to the game. This sport is very similar to what is known as football. There are fifteen players for each team on the field at a time and the object of the game is to move the ball towards the goal. If you are able to reach the other end of the field your team scores four points. The team with control of the ball has six tries to get the ball to the goal or they have to give it up to the opposing team. The game consists of two forty minute playing periods.
Over 30 different countries have teams that participate in playing Rugby. It is very popular in the United Kingdom and Australia. In those areas Rugby is recognized as a National sport in the same way that American’s view professional football. The fan base for Rugby is very high with Rugby tickets selling quickly for games at various stadiums.
Every four years a tournament is held to compete for the Rugby World Cup. The hosting country chances for each tournament and millions of people come to watch the games and cheer for their favorite Rugby teams. This is a trophy many Rugby teams long for, and Australia has won it for many years, more than any other competitor.
The game of Rugby continues to be a very popular sport. All you have to do is take a look at the sporting materials on the internet to find all the media attention surrounding various Rugby games and players. Of course the popularity of the game is going to depend on which country you live in as well.
