10 Interesting Fact About Rugby

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• Rugby was first played in England in the 19th century.
• Initially, Rugby was played using a ball made of leather pockets.
• This sport has two types of games, namely Rugby Union and Rugby League.
• Rugby Union is the most common type of rugby played throughout the world.
• There are 15 players in each team in the Rugby Union game.
• In Rugby, only players carry the ball that can be attacked by opposing players.
• Rugby is famous as Scrum, which is when both teams struggle to get the ball trapped in the middle of the field.
• Rugby players must use equipment that protects the head, shoulder, and chest.
• This sport is very popular in countries such as Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
• In 2016, Rugby will be added as the Olympic sport for the first time since 1924.