Since rugby was first played, in 1823 at Rugby School in England, the sport has adopted many different rules and regulations. In fact, in some parts of the world, the name rugby is used for sports that have drifted far away from the original. For some interesting historical facts and a general overview of the rugby basics take a look at our Rugby rules page. Here we cover the two major types of rugby: Rugby Union and Rugby League.
10 sporting stars in 2024: A look at who could shine
The Paris Olympics and Euro 2024 will underpin next year’s sporting calendar. Here we pick out 10 sporting stars in 2024 who could shine.