History of Rugby

By princesspenny

  • Creation

    Creation
    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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    History of Rugby

  • Walking with the Ball Allowed

    William Ellis was the first ever person to run with the rugby ball.

  • Accepted Play

    Accepted Play
    Years after Ellis's first attempt at running with the ball, it has now became accepted play.

  • Official Rule Book

    The first official written rule book for rugby is written, containin Ellis's running with the ball trick.

  • William Ellis Dies

    After changing the game of rugby so much that it was named after his place of refuge, William Ellis passed away.

  • Matches Now Decided on Number of Tries

  • Number of Players Reduced

    The number of players that can be in an international match is reduced from 20 to 15.

  • First Intercolonial Match

  • Rugby Unions Formed

    The Northern and Southern Rugby unions are formed

  • Numerical Value Adopted

    "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

  • One Offical Code of Laws

  • Record Breaking Attendance

    Record breaking attendance at the New South Wales v. New Zealand game with 52,411 persons spectating.

  • Australia Tours America

    First and only rugby tour of the USA

  • British Lions Tour Australia

    The game of Rugby is becoming more popular.

  • Match Called Off Due to WWII Start

  • Foriegn Competition Reinstated after War

    After only having local competition, the foriegn competition can once gain commence.

  • Springbok Defeated For the 1st Time in 15 Yrs.

  • Ballymore Grounds Opens in Brisbane

  • Revaluation of Teaching Methods

  • Inagural World Cup Won by New Zealand

  • USA Wins Women's World Cup

  • Try Value Increased From 4 to 5

  • Australia Corners the Rugby Market

  • England Wins World Cup

  • South Africa Wins World Cup

  • England Chosen to Host 2015 Cup

  • New Zealand Wins World Cup

  • 2015 World Cup Starts

  • 2015 World Cup Ends