The great split between rugby and association football

The world of rugby

Chapter 1

The Origins and History of Rugby

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Chapter 2

The Rules and Gameplay

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Chapter 3

The Three Flavors of Rugby

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Chapter 4

Global Culture and Traditions

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YOUR GOAL

Master of The world of rugby

Ch 1 · The Origins and History of Rugby

adriurrego3 Rugby's Birth at Rugby School

On Rugby's Close, back in '23, Young Webb Ellis ran with the ball, you see! A new sport was born, right then and there.

adriurrego3 The original rugby balls were shaped like round plums

Rugby was born when one student ignored the rules and ran with the ball.

adriurrego3 Learn how rugby was born in 1823 when William Webb Ellis ignored the rules. Explore our infographic on the fascinating history of this global sport.

The great split between rugby and association football

adriurrego3 The great split between rugby and association football

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Fun Fact

Pig bladder balls: Early rugby balls were actually made from inflated pig bladders encased in leather, which is why they were originally round.

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Which historical sports rule would you bring back today?

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During the 19th century, which group of people was primarily responsible for spreading the sport of rugby to distant regions of the British Empire, such as South Africa and Australia?

adriurrego3 The great split between rugby and association football

The original rugby balls were shaped like round plums

adriurrego3 The original rugby balls were shaped like round plums

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Why did early rugby balls eventually change from a round shape to an oval shape?

adriurrego3 The legend of William Webb Ellis running with the ball

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Which country is considered the historical birthplace of the sport of rugby?

adriurrego3 How the sport spread across the British Empire

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According to legend, who is credited with inventing rugby by picking up a soccer ball during a game?

adriurrego3 How the sport spread across the British Empire

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In what year did the sport of rugby officially split from modern soccer?

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What material was originally used to make the inflatable inside of an early rugby ball?