rugby football

Oval-ball tackling game

Rugby football is a contact sport in which teams advance an oval ball toward the opponent's goal by running, passing, and kicking.

Unlike American football, forward passes are prohibited and players wear minimal protective equipment.

The game originated at Rugby School in England and split into two codes: rugby union and rugby league.

He played rugby football at university.

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G