Rugby is a team sport that originated in England in the early 19th century. It is played with an oval-shaped ball on a rectangular field, known as a pitch, with the objective of scoring points by carrying the ball over the opposing team’s goal line or kicking it through their goalposts. The game is characterized by its physicality and involves two teams, each typically consisting of 15 players in Rugby Union or 13 players in Rugby League.
Rugby emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and skill, with players engaging in running, passing, kicking, and tackling to advance the ball and defend their territory. Scoring methods include tries (touching the ball down in the opponent’s in-goal area), conversions (kicking for extra points after a try), penalty goals, and drop goals. Rugby is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, which ensure fair play and safety.
The sport is played professionally and at various amateur levels around the world, with prominent international competitions such as the Rugby World Cup for national teams. Rugby’s strong culture, values of sportsmanship, and community participation contribute to its popularity in many countries.
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