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Rugby union

Rugby union, or simply rugby, is a contact team sport which originated in England in the first half of the 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand. In its most common form, a game is between two teams of 15 players using an oval-shaped ball on a rectangular field with H-shaped goalposts on each try line.

In 1845, the first football laws were written by Rugby School pupils; other significant events in the early development of rugby include the Blackheath Club's decision to leave the Football Association in 1863 and the split between rugby union and rugby league in 1895. Historically an amateur sport, in 1995 restrictions on payments to players were removed, making the game openly professional at the highest level for the first time.

World Rugby, originally the International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) and from 1998 to 2014 the International Rugby Board (IRB), has been the governing body for rugby union since 1886. Rugby union spread from the Home Nations of Great Britain and Ireland, and was absorbed by many of the countries associated with the British Empire. Early exponents of the sport included Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and France. Countries that have adopted rugby union as their de facto national sport include Fiji, Georgia, Madagascar, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga and Wales. Rugby union is played in over 100 countries across six continents; there are 101 full members and 18 associate members of World Rugby.

Podcasts:

  • Fiji make HISTORY! | Australia v Fiji | Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights

    For the first time since 1954, Fiji defeated Australia and in the process threw Pool C of Rugby World Cup 2023 wide open! #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #RWC2023 #AUSvFIJ #highlights Fiji vs Australia 2023 Subscribe to @WorldRugby Keep up-to-date on all things rugby by following World Rugby on social media @WorldRugby 00:00:00 - Match Start by Australia 00:00:14 - Penalty Goal by Ben Donaldson 00:00:27 - Penalty Goal by Simione Kuruvoli 00:00:38 - Penalty Goal by Simione Kuruvoli 00:00:52 - Try by Mark Nawaqanitawase 00:01:26 - Penalty Goal by Simione Kuruvoli 00:01:35 - Long Try by Josua Tuisova 00:02:05 - Penalty Goal by Frank Lomani 00:02:16 - Try by Suliasi Vunivalu 00:02:36 - Match End by Fiji

    published: 17 Sep 2023
  • England overcome spirited Japan | England v Japan | Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights

    England and Japan went head-to-head in Nice as both sides looked to remain top of Pool D at Rugby World Cup 2023 after opening weekend wins! #Rubgy #RugbyWorldCup #RWC2023 #ENGvJPN #Highlights Subscribe to @WorldRugby Keep up-to-date on all things rugby by following World Rugby on social media @WorldRugby 00:00:00 - Match Start by England 00:00:09 - Penalty Goal by George Ford 00:00:16 - Penalty Goal by Rikiya Matsuda 00:00:24 - Penalty Goal by Rikiya Matsuda 00:00:35 - Try by Lewis Ludlam 00:00:54 - Penalty Goal by Rikiya Matsuda 00:01:02 - Penalty Goal by Rikiya Matsuda 00:01:10 - Try by Courtney Lawes 00:01:25 - TMO Invoked by Courtney Lawes 00:01:32 - TMO In Process by Courtney Lawes 00:01:46 - TMO Decision by Courtney Lawes 00:01:54 - Long Try by Freddie Steward 00:02:22 - Conv...

    published: 17 Sep 2023
  • Highlights: England V Wales

    Relive the action from England's second 2023 Summer Series fixture against Wales at Twickenham Stadium. #rugby #England ▶️ SUBSCRIBE to @englandrugby on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi7CahP3G3YySOAFOfSnkw?sub_confirmation=1 💻 Visit England Rugby: https://www.englandrugby.com/ 🛒 Shop your favourite England Rugby merch: https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ FOLLOW England Rugby on social media: ▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby ▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/ ▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby ▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby ▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby/ ▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/

    published: 12 Aug 2023
  • HIGHLIGHTS | All Blacks v South Africa 2023 (Twickenham)

    Catch up on all the highlights from the All Blacks v South Africa clash at Twickenham. CREDIT: SkySportNZ Sign up to NZR+ for exclusive content, documentaries, behind the scenes access, and more for FREE at https://get.nzrplus.com/ ------------------------------------ Follow the All Blacks youtube channel for more highlights and exciting action! – Subscribe: https://bit.ly/AllBlacksYTUBE ------------------------------------ All Blacks on Social Media ------------------------------------ Twitter: https://twitter.com/allblacks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allblacks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allblacks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allblacks ------------------------------------ Black Ferns on Social Media ------------------------------------ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bl...

    published: 25 Aug 2023
  • Reinach & Mapimpi bag hat-tricks! | South Africa v Romania | Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights

    Cobus Reinach and Makazole Mapimpi both scored hat-tricks in South Africa's dominant 12-try victory over Romania in the Pool B fixture at Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux at Rugby World Cup 2023. #Rubgy #RugbyWorldCup #RWC2023 #RSAvROU #Highlights Subscribe to @WorldRugby Keep up-to-date on all things rugby by following World Rugby on social media @WorldRugby 00:00:00 - Match Start by South Africa 00:00:05 - Try by Cobus Reinach 00:00:18 - Try by Makazole Mapimpi 00:00:31 - Clean Break by Marco van Staden 00:00:40 - Try by Cobus Reinach 00:00:45 - Try by Damian Willemse 00:00:58 - Try by Cobus Reinach 00:01:05 - Try by Deon Fourie 00:01:15 - Long Try by South Africa 00:01:30 - Try by Grant Williams 00:01:44 - Try by Grant Williams 00:01:55 - Try by Makazole Mapimpi 00:02:08 - Long Try b...

    published: 17 Sep 2023
  • HIGHLIGHTS- England v Argentina- 2023 Rugby World Cup

    Watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup on ITV Like, follow and subscribe to ITV Sport: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itvrugby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itvrugby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itvsport

    published: 09 Sep 2023
  • LAST MINUTE DRAMA | Wales v Fiji | Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights

    There was a tense finale to an 8-try, end-to-end thriller in Wales and Fiji's opening Pool C match of Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #Highlights #Wales #Fiji #RWC2023 #WALvFIJ Subscribe to @WorldRugby Keep up-to-date on all things rugby by following World Rugby on social media @WorldRugby 00:00:00 - Match Start by Fiji 00:00:13 - Try by Josh Adams 00:00:31 - Try by Waisea Nayacalevu 00:00:48 - Try by Lekima Tagitagivalu 00:01:06 - Try by George North 00:01:23 - Disqualified Try by Eroni Mawi 00:01:43 - Try by Louis Rees-Zammit 00:01:59 - Try by Elliot Dee 00:02:14 - Try by Josua Tuisova 00:02:29 - Match End by Wales

    published: 10 Sep 2023
  • HIGHLIGHTS | England v Fiji | Summer Nations Series

    In the UK, Prime Video will show all fifteen games, RTE will show all Ireland games and Premier Sports will bring all other games to viewers in Ireland. In France TF1 will show all France games and L’Equipe will offer fans access to the other nations games, and in Italy, Sky Italia will continue its support of rugby by showing all games.

    published: 26 Aug 2023
  • HIGHLIGHTS | Ireland v Samoa | Summer Nations Series

    Ireland takes on Samoa in the Summer Nations Series

    published: 26 Aug 2023
  • Highlights: Ireland v England

    Relive the action as England take on Ireland in the 2023 Summer Nations Series. #Rugby #England ▶️ SUBSCRIBE to @englandrugby on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi7CahP3G3YySOAFOfSnkw?sub_confirmation=1 💻 Visit England Rugby: https://www.englandrugby.com/ 🛒 Shop your favourite England Rugby merch: https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ FOLLOW England Rugby on social media: ▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby ▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/ ▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby ▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby ▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby/ ▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/

    published: 19 Aug 2023
Fiji make HISTORY! |  Australia v Fiji | Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights
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Fiji make HISTORY! | Australia v Fiji | Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights

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  • Uploaded Date: 17 Sep 2023
  • views: 1471622
For the first time since 1954, Fiji defeated Australia and in the process threw Pool C of Rugby World Cup 2023 wide open! #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #RWC2023 #AUSvFIJ #highlights Fiji vs Australia 2023 Subscribe to @WorldRugby Keep up-to-date on all things rugby by following World Rugby on social media @WorldRugby 00:00:00 - Match Start by Australia 00:00:14 - Penalty Goal by Ben Donaldson 00:00:27 - Penalty Goal by Simione Kuruvoli 00:00:38 - Penalty Goal by Simione Kuruvoli 00:00:52 - Try by Mark Nawaqanitawase 00:01:26 - Penalty Goal by Simione Kuruvoli 00:01:35 - Long Try by Josua Tuisova 00:02:05 - Penalty Goal by Frank Lomani 00:02:16 - Try by Suliasi Vunivalu 00:02:36 - Match End by Fiji
https://wn.com/Fiji_Make_History_|_Australia_V_Fiji_|_Rugby_World_Cup_2023_Highlights
England overcome spirited Japan | England v Japan | Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights
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England overcome spirited Japan | England v Japan | Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights

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  • Duration: 3:09
  • Uploaded Date: 17 Sep 2023
  • views: 584785
England and Japan went head-to-head in Nice as both sides looked to remain top of Pool D at Rugby World Cup 2023 after opening weekend wins! #Rubgy #RugbyWorldCup #RWC2023 #ENGvJPN #Highlights Subscribe to @WorldRugby Keep up-to-date on all things rugby by following World Rugby on social media @WorldRugby 00:00:00 - Match Start by England 00:00:09 - Penalty Goal by George Ford 00:00:16 - Penalty Goal by Rikiya Matsuda 00:00:24 - Penalty Goal by Rikiya Matsuda 00:00:35 - Try by Lewis Ludlam 00:00:54 - Penalty Goal by Rikiya Matsuda 00:01:02 - Penalty Goal by Rikiya Matsuda 00:01:10 - Try by Courtney Lawes 00:01:25 - TMO Invoked by Courtney Lawes 00:01:32 - TMO In Process by Courtney Lawes 00:01:46 - TMO Decision by Courtney Lawes 00:01:54 - Long Try by Freddie Steward 00:02:22 - Conversion by George Ford 00:02:31 - Try by Joe Marchant 00:02:48 - Match End by England
https://wn.com/England_Overcome_Spirited_Japan_|_England_V_Japan_|_Rugby_World_Cup_2023_Highlights
Highlights: England V Wales
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Highlights: England V Wales

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  • Uploaded Date: 12 Aug 2023
  • views: 230889
Relive the action from England's second 2023 Summer Series fixture against Wales at Twickenham Stadium. #rugby #England ▶️ SUBSCRIBE to @englandrugby on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi7CahP3G3YySOAFOfSnkw?sub_confirmation=1 💻 Visit England Rugby: https://www.englandrugby.com/ 🛒 Shop your favourite England Rugby merch: https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ FOLLOW England Rugby on social media: ▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby ▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/ ▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby ▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby ▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby/ ▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/
https://wn.com/Highlights_England_V_Wales
HIGHLIGHTS | All Blacks v South Africa 2023 (Twickenham)
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HIGHLIGHTS | All Blacks v South Africa 2023 (Twickenham)

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  • Uploaded Date: 25 Aug 2023
  • views: 1766797
Catch up on all the highlights from the All Blacks v South Africa clash at Twickenham. CREDIT: SkySportNZ Sign up to NZR+ for exclusive content, documentaries, behind the scenes access, and more for FREE at https://get.nzrplus.com/ ------------------------------------ Follow the All Blacks youtube channel for more highlights and exciting action! – Subscribe: https://bit.ly/AllBlacksYTUBE ------------------------------------ All Blacks on Social Media ------------------------------------ Twitter: https://twitter.com/allblacks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allblacks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allblacks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allblacks ------------------------------------ Black Ferns on Social Media ------------------------------------ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackferns Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackferns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackferns TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackferns #AllBlacks
https://wn.com/Highlights_|_All_Blacks_V_South_Africa_2023_(Twickenham)
Reinach & Mapimpi bag hat-tricks! | South Africa v Romania | Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights
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Reinach & Mapimpi bag hat-tricks! | South Africa v Romania | Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights

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  • Uploaded Date: 17 Sep 2023
  • views: 735899
Cobus Reinach and Makazole Mapimpi both scored hat-tricks in South Africa's dominant 12-try victory over Romania in the Pool B fixture at Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux at Rugby World Cup 2023. #Rubgy #RugbyWorldCup #RWC2023 #RSAvROU #Highlights Subscribe to @WorldRugby Keep up-to-date on all things rugby by following World Rugby on social media @WorldRugby 00:00:00 - Match Start by South Africa 00:00:05 - Try by Cobus Reinach 00:00:18 - Try by Makazole Mapimpi 00:00:31 - Clean Break by Marco van Staden 00:00:40 - Try by Cobus Reinach 00:00:45 - Try by Damian Willemse 00:00:58 - Try by Cobus Reinach 00:01:05 - Try by Deon Fourie 00:01:15 - Long Try by South Africa 00:01:30 - Try by Grant Williams 00:01:44 - Try by Grant Williams 00:01:55 - Try by Makazole Mapimpi 00:02:08 - Long Try by Makazole Mapimpi 00:02:19 - Long Try by Willie Le Roux 00:02:43 - Match End by South Africa
https://wn.com/Reinach_Mapimpi_Bag_Hat_Tricks_|_South_Africa_V_Romania_|_Rugby_World_Cup_2023_Highlights
HIGHLIGHTS- England v Argentina- 2023 Rugby World Cup
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HIGHLIGHTS- England v Argentina- 2023 Rugby World Cup

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  • Uploaded Date: 09 Sep 2023
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Watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup on ITV Like, follow and subscribe to ITV Sport: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itvrugby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itvrugby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itvsport
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There was a tense finale to an 8-try, end-to-end thriller in Wales and Fiji's opening Pool C match of Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #Highlights #Wales #Fiji #RWC2023 #WALvFIJ Subscribe to @WorldRugby Keep up-to-date on all things rugby by following World Rugby on social media @WorldRugby 00:00:00 - Match Start by Fiji 00:00:13 - Try by Josh Adams 00:00:31 - Try by Waisea Nayacalevu 00:00:48 - Try by Lekima Tagitagivalu 00:01:06 - Try by George North 00:01:23 - Disqualified Try by Eroni Mawi 00:01:43 - Try by Louis Rees-Zammit 00:01:59 - Try by Elliot Dee 00:02:14 - Try by Josua Tuisova 00:02:29 - Match End by Wales
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Rugby union

Rugby union, or simply rugby, is a contact team sport which originated in England in the first half of the 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand. In its most common form, a game is between two teams of 15 players using an oval-shaped ball on a rectangular field with H-shaped goalposts on each try line.

In 1845, the first football laws were written by Rugby School pupils; other significant events in the early development of rugby include the Blackheath Club's decision to leave the Football Association in 1863 and the split between rugby union and rugby league in 1895. Historically an amateur sport, in 1995 restrictions on payments to players were removed, making the game openly professional at the highest level for the first time.

World Rugby, originally the International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) and from 1998 to 2014 the International Rugby Board (IRB), has been the governing body for rugby union since 1886. Rugby union spread from the Home Nations of Great Britain and Ireland, and was absorbed by many of the countries associated with the British Empire. Early exponents of the sport included Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and France. Countries that have adopted rugby union as their de facto national sport include Fiji, Georgia, Madagascar, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga and Wales. Rugby union is played in over 100 countries across six continents; there are 101 full members and 18 associate members of World Rugby.

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