Rugby Introduction

Rugby is a contact team sport played with an oval ball in which players carry, pass, and kick to score tries and goals. It originated in England in the 19th century and now has two main codes: rugby union (15 players per side) and rugby league (13 players). Rugby union is the more globally prominent, governed by World Rugby, and features the Rugby World Cup held every four years. New Zealand's All Blacks are the most successful rugby union nation. The Six Nations and The Rugby Championship are top annual competitions. Legends include Jonah Lomu, Richie McCaw, and Jonny Wilkinson. This sub-category tests knowledge of rugby union and league - rules, major competitions, famous players and nations, key moments, and the physical culture of one of the world's most demanding team sports.

This topic is part of Sports - use the arena and sports tools below, then practice with flashcards and quizzes.