Rugby

Rugby is played in over 120 countries around the world. The popularity of rugby lies in its rich history, traditions, camaraderie, and community involvement in the sport. Young children can enjoy the non-contact versions of the sport. Generally, there are 15 players per team, though 7-players per team are also popular. Sometimes, there may also be 10-players per side. Many players continue to play rugby well into their adult years. Others coach players or become referees.
The International Rugby Football Board (I.R.F.B.) commonly referred to as the IRB, is the governing body for rugby. It was founded in 1886. The IRFB is responsible for deciding international fixtures, revising the laws of the game and other general matters related to rugby such as amateur status of players.

The IRFB typically meets twice a year, normally in March and October.The objective, as in any game, is that each team must score as many points as possible. In rugby, carrying, passing, kicking and grounding the ball score points for the team.

The team with the greater number of points is the winner of the match. Rugby is classified as an "end-zone invasion game". Each team focuses on gaining possession of the ball, taking it into the opponent's territory, and placing it in the in-goal area or the end zone.