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http://versobooks-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/000004/531/rugbymud438-8e22bf3070666aa3f6fdfd253074f878.jpgAt the begining of rugby creation, it was played much like a soccer game. The only difference being that the players were allowed to catch the ball in their hands. Theh ball was only allowed to leave the others hands if kicked out. Running with the ball was not allowed.
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William Ellis was the first ever person to run with the rugby ball.
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Years after Ellis's first attempt at running with the ball, it has now became accepted play.
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The first official written rule book for rugby is written, containin Ellis's running with the ball trick.
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After changing the game of rugby so much that it was named after his place of refuge, William Ellis passed away.
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The number of players that can be in an international match is reduced from 20 to 15.
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The Northern and Southern Rugby unions are formed
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"A numerical value was adopted by The Rugby Football Union in England for tries and goals. Tries earned one point, conversions two and a goal from a mark, three points." - tryrugby.au
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Record breaking attendance at the New South Wales v. New Zealand game with 52,411 persons spectating.
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First and only rugby tour of the USA
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The game of Rugby is becoming more popular.
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After only having local competition, the foriegn competition can once gain commence.
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