Rugby
Where is Rugby played?
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The sport of Rugby is popular worldwide with prominence in England, New Zealand, Ireland, Fiji, and other nations. In the United States Rugby is gaining traction. In fact, it is the fastest growing sport in the States.
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As the first professional rugby league in the US, Major League Rugby debuted in 2019 and has since experienced considerable success despite interruptions due to COVID. The league continues to expand and grow in popularity.
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The Women's Premiere League although not yet professional presents the most competitive women's Rugby in the country. The league which is entirely player run was established in 2008. Most recently the Berkeley All Blues won the 2022 National Championship in Chicago.
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Premier Rugby 7s is a new professional 7s league that had its debut in 2021. This summer they are expanding with tournaments in the Bay Area, Austin, and Washington DC. The league is ensuring all athletes receive equal payment.
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Rugby is gaining popularity on an international level. In 2016 Rugby 7s became an Olympic sport again. The sport is projected to experience more growth with the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cup competitions being held in the USA.
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What is Rugby?
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Rugby is a contact sport generally played on a team with 15 players. The game is played with an oval ball on a rectangular field with the goal of scoring by moving the ball to the opposite end. The most fundamental rule of Rugby is that while you can run forward with the ball, you can only pass backward. This makes for an exciting game as each team fights to maintain possession of the ball while moving up the field.
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Positions in Rugby
