Chapter 1
The Origins and History of Rugby
Chapter 2
The Rules and Gameplay
Chapter 3
The Three Flavors of Rugby
Chapter 4
Global Culture and Traditions
YOUR GOAL
Master of The world of rugby
Ch 3 · The Three Flavors of Rugby
adriurrego3 Three Flavors of Rugby
Rugby's got three forms! Union has fifteen, League has thirteen, Sevens has seven players on the field!
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BETA
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Fun Fact
Olympic speed difference: A Rugby Sevens match lasts only fourteen minutes total, compared to a grueling eighty minutes for a standard Rugby Union game.
Glossary
rugby (noun)
A contact sport featuring three main formats: Union, League, and Sevens. It is the only game where you must pass the ball backward to move your entire team forward.
A contact sport featuring three main formats: Union, League, and Sevens. It is the only game where you must pass the ball backward to move your entire team forward.
Quiz
Which set piece is used in Rugby Union to restart play by throwing the ball between two lines of opposing players after it has gone out of bounds?
Quiz
In which city did Rugby Sevens make its official debut as an Olympic medal sport during the 2016 Summer Games?
Quiz
Which version of rugby is currently played as a medal event in the Summer Olympics?
Quiz
How many players are on the field for one team in a standard Rugby Union match?