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The History and Origins of Rugby Union

In 1823, during a game of soccer at Rugby School in England, 16 year old William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it towards his opponents' goal line... or so goes the popular story -- A guide to the history and origins of rugby union football.

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Rugby - New Zealand's National Game

Rugby, or Rugby Union Football, is arguably one of the oldest forms of football still played by significant numbers of people. Mayan Football may be one of the earliest forms, but the practice of including...

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Six Nations Rugby Tournament

A round-robin between England, France, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and Italy, the Six Nations is the Northern Hemisphere's premiere rugby union tournament.6 Nations History - 6 Nations Rugby The history of and...

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A Guide to Rugby Union Football

The game of rugby union football, a nominally amateur 15-a-side ball game, is played on a rectangular field with an inflated oval ball that may be handled as well as kicked. The object of the game is to score...

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