Rugby Sports Report

Rugby Sports Report by: JOse Perez

Origin of Sport

Rugby was originated by William Webb Ellis in 1823
The sport was introduced to the U.S. in the mid 1800s and gained popularity in the late 1800s

How it is Played

There are two teams of fifteen people
The team can either pass, carry, or kick the ball to the end zone to score as many points as possible.
There are two halves of 40 minutes and a 5 minutes break halftime.

First Countries to Play Rugby

Rugby was first played all throughout Europe but mainly in England.
There are traces of Rugby being played in the middle ages.

Famous Athletes in the Sport

Notable players are Jonah Lomu, Richie McCaw, and Dan Carter.
Most of these Athletes are from New Zealand.

Equipment Used

Equipment consists of shirt, shorts, shoes, mouth guard, and some sort of head protection.
Also before a game there are tackle bags that are padded equipment that allows players to tackle each other without another player being involved.

Interesting Facts

The sports is a rough sport that is similar to football.
The rugby union officially became a professional sport is 1995.

Appreciate

Credits:

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