Rugby in France

Rugby in France

Rugby is a common form of 'Football' often called "Rugby football" and is one of the energizing sports in France. There are few innovative sports like American football, Canadian football and Australian Rules football which initiated from Rugby. Rugby in France came forth in 1870, introduced by the British. The French rugby clubs were tied up with the Rugby Football Union and International Rugby Board, when this unique game got divided in 1895. It was reckoned that the rugby league immigrated in France in 1934, and in that same year Federation of Amateur Rugby was launched by Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Sweden.

Rugby is actually played with a oval shaped ball, which is passed forward to the players, so as to run with the ball. The scoring depends either on a try or a goal. A goal is scored when the ball is kicked over the crossbar between the goal posts. Usually there are 13 players in a league team whereas 15 players form a union team. Rugby in France, not only falls under the category of adventure and recreation in France, but is also a globally recognized sport. People often practice this game for pleasure and excitement. They love the thrill and the excitement associated with this popular sport.

So, come and enjoy Rugby in France, along with the other recreation sports like Tennis in France and Cycling in France. Check out the France Travel Guide for comprehensive information on the different kinds of sporting activities here.

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