Rugby

Contact team sport played with an oval ball.

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Rugby is a contact team sport played with an oval ball. Two teams compete to score points by carrying, passing, or kicking the ball over their opponent's goal line (a 'try') or kicking it through the opposing team’s goalposts. Rugby has two main forms: Rugby Union and Rugby League.

Etymology

Rugby derives from the town of Rugby, England, where the sport is said to have originated in 1823.

Explain Like I’m 5

Rugby is a team sport where players try to score by running with or kicking an oval ball across the opponent's goal line, like a mix of soccer and football.

Fun Facts

The sport originated in England
The first international match was between Scotland and England in 1871
A rugby ball is oval to make it easier to grip and pass

FAQ

What is the objective? To score by getting the ball across the opponent's goal line
What are the two main types? Rugby union and rugby league
How many players are on a team? 15

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

team sport ball game

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Rugby Union Rugby League

Meronyms — Parts or Components

ball goalposts try line

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

sports

Indexes

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