Rugby

Rugby is a team sport that originated in the early 19th century at Rugby School in England. It is characterized by two teams, typically consisting of 15 players each (in Rugby Union) or 13 players (in Rugby League), competing to score points by carrying, passing, or kicking an oval-shaped ball into the opposing team’s territory and grounding it over the goal line for a try, or kicking it through goalposts for a conversion or penalty kick. The game is known for its physicality, with tackling being a key component of play, and is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game. Rugby has various formats, including 15-a-side, 7-a-side, and touch rugby, and it is played at both amateur and professional levels worldwide, with significant international competitions such as the Rugby World Cup.