Rugby football

Rugby football is a style of football named after Rugby School in the United Kingdom. It is seen most prominently in two current sports, rugby league and rugby union. See comparison of rugby league and rugby union. Rugby football developed from a version of football played at Rugby School and was originally one of several versions of football played at English public schools during the 19th century. The game of football that was played at Rugby S... More
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