Rugby

Rugby is a team sport that originated in England in the early 19th century. It involves two teams, typically made up of 15 players in union rugby and 13 players in league rugby, who aim to score points by carrying, passing, or kicking an oval-shaped ball into the opposing team’s in-goal area or by kicking it through goalposts. The game is played on a rectangular field with marked lines and is known for its physicality and strategic gameplay. Players can tackle opponents to gain possession of the ball, and matches are governed by specific rules that dictate how the game is played, including scoring methods, fouls, and the structure of play. Rugby can be played as a professional sport, at the amateur level, or recreationally. The sport includes various formats such as rugby union, rugby league, sevens, and touch rugby, each with its own rules and styles of play.