The legend of rugby started at the Rugby School in the town of Rugby in England. In 1823 when William Webb Ellis became frustrated with the game of "football" (soccer in the US). He picked up the ball and ran with it.  A spectator commented it was a good "try". A score in rugby is called a try. This variation of football played between schools became know as rugby football. Rugby clubs are known as RFCs (Rugby Football Clubs.)

The most common variaiton of rugby played today is rugby fifteens. THis consists of 15 players per side. With 2 40 minute halves. Other variations are Sevens Rugby (7 versus 7 with 7 minute halves) and "Tens" 10 versus 10.

All variations have 2 groups of players a the pack and the backs.

Women's Rugby World Cup-What Are England's Chances?
In August 2010 lots of women rugby players are arriving to Surrey to play in the Women's Rugby World Cup. There are 12 teams competing at a brand new Surrey Sports Complex. They will spend the next few days training and polishing off their team play and tactics.

French Rugby Coach Plans To Copy All Blacks
In an interview with the French sports daily paper, L'Equipe, French Rugby Coach Marc Lievremont admits that his team are now set to try and emulate the new style of play of the All Blacks, although he also said he doesn't like to admit to it.

The hassle-free approach to organizing an unforgettable Rugby Tour
Going on rugby tour is a keenly anticipated event for everyone in the rugby club. It’s a rite of passage: separating the men from the boys! However even with the best of intentions not every rugby team manages to go on tour every year. Organizing a rugby tour can be very demanding and a lot of hard work: agreeing a destination, getting everyone to commit and pay up, sorting out fixtures, the travel arrangements etc. Not to mention the pressure to create an unforgettable touring experience for the entire touring party. Where to begin?