How Rugby Compares To American Football

The modern day game of rugby evolved from a form of football played at a school called Rugby. There is a commemorative stone at this school about William Ellis, a 16 year old student, which says: "with a fine disregard for the rules of football...first took the ball in his arms and ran with it, thus originating the distinctive feature of the rugby game."

Rugby Equipment Regulations - The Human Factor

There are regulations (at least in Rugby Union) that determine how rugby equipment can be used in rugby. Manufacturers must be approved and sanctioned by the International Rugby Board (IRB), which is the leading authority for the sport. These standards are designed to ensure the integrity of competition and protect players during competition.

Rugby League Shirts - Their History And Design

Rugby League Shirts have changed greatly since the sport was first introduced in 1895. In the past full sleeve shirts were worn made of cotton which became very heavy when wet and were traditionally designed with a v shape or printing on them to distinguish them from their Rugby Union counterparts.