Rugby Games: Football's Rugged Brother
2011-10-03 16:22:19
Rugby is a team sport that was derived from the original football. Also known as rugby football, the sport got its name from the school where the game originated. The sport is very popular in countries such as the United Kingdom, France, parts of South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Because of the presence of American football, the sport has gained only minor popularity in the United States.
Rugby is scored by bringing the ball in the "in goal" area of the opposing team and grounding it there. This is known as a "try" and is the rugby equivalent of a touchdown. After a successful try, the player gets a free kick, scoring more points. Other ways of scoring involves penalty kicks and drop-kicking the ball instead of a touchdown.
Rugby is played by two teams, each consisting of 15 members. 8 members serve as "forwards", which is the equivalent of linemen in American football. There are no substitutions allowed in Rugby, so if a team member is unable to play... [more]
Rugby is scored by bringing the ball in the "in goal" area of the opposing team and grounding it there. This is known as a "try" and is the rugby equivalent of a touchdown. After a successful try, the player gets a free kick, scoring more points. Other ways of scoring involves penalty kicks and drop-kicking the ball instead of a touchdown.
Rugby is played by two teams, each consisting of 15 members. 8 members serve as "forwards", which is the equivalent of linemen in American football. There are no substitutions allowed in Rugby, so if a team member is unable to play... [more]
