Rugby

Rugby is a type of football game; the name comes from an England preparatory school. The sport is soccer or association football. Kicking and dribbling with the foot are a part of rugby, but continuous passing of the ball is its most characteristic feature. The game is most popular in Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and France. The game is played with 15 people on each team and is called a “Rugby Union.” The teams with 13 people on each team are called a “Rugby League.” The league is the professional game and the other difference besides the number of players is the rules. The object of the game is to attempt to score the ball behind the opponent’s goal line and score the greater number of points within two fourth minuet playing periods.(Richardson)