RUGBY:

What, where, & how did rugby

begin? Where is it today?
By: Hali Wolters & Kahelelani Moli

Thesis:
Rugby shows economics, reflects culture,
history, use of technology and diffusion. From
its origin, England, it has greatly affected the
sports world.

Origin:
Rugby began in England as a version of football
played at public schools in the 19th century.
It transformed into a professional sport of its
own.

Its origin defines it a lot but, the

process of diffusion was stimulus. The
trend of football in reverse made
rugby a more unique sport now
played worldwide. Rugby has changed
history in including and allowing
females to play the sport, this was
allowed before football ever included
females as legit players.

FOOTBALL AND
RUGBY ARE QUITE
DIFFERENT!

Football to Rugby:
Football:

Helmet, socks, Jersey,

mouthguard, football
cleats, shoulder pads, leg
padding opp. arm
padding,and gloves.

4 quarters 30 min. half

time. ( Game stopped
frequently)

11 players (subs
unlimited)

played mainly in U.S

3-6 referees
Rugby:

Shorts, Jersey,
Mouthguard, soccer
cleats.

40 min. halves and 10

min. break. ( Game
stopped only if serious
injury)

15 players ( 7 subs)

Played Worldwide

4 referees

Male and Female rules are

Quick Fact:
Rugby is a highly more dangerous sport!
Deaths, and many, many have been severely
injured.

Rules: Basics

Ball is only to be passed backwards to your team. If the ball is dropped out in front of players hand the ball is
called for as a knock-on.
After a knock-on next play automatically turns into a scrum, which is played through the opposing side.

Any ball kicked outsides will be called for a line-out to opposing team.
The ball can be kicked forward at anytime but no one from the side that is kicking is allowed to kick
unless your kicker is in front of you. Every kick that is kicked into the end zone will be played at the 22
yard line by the opposing team.
No high tackles (above shoulders) and No foul play.

Line-up/ Positions:

Spatial Distribution: Global Scale

As of 2011this graph
represents rugby players
throughout the world.
Rugby has been
taking place mostly in
England and many other
places in Europe.
Rugby takes place in
South Africa, Oceania,
and has also taken place
in the North and South
Americas.
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Teams
Rugby League Teams:
Highland
West Valley Warriors
Kua Toa Varsity Club
Herriman

Rugby Union Teams:

New Zealand All
Blacks
New South Wales
Waratahs
South Africa
Springbok

Rugby in the Media

~Forever Strong
~Invictus
~Harry Potter
~The Departed
~Murderball
~Monty Pythons The Meaning of Life
~Puddle Cruiser

Bibliography:

http://www.rugbyfootballhistory.com/links.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_football
http://usarugby.org/
http://wesclark.com/rrr/history.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_America
n_football_and_rugby_league
http://www.miamidolphins.com/cda-web/articlemodule.htm?id=caadb986-134e-4a78-955ef6eddf173198&seoTitle=Infographic-American-FootballVs-Rugby&section=news&vv=print

THE END.