1. Rugby
Information and Rules

2. Rugby Video

3. Background
Began in 10th century England as a team game in which players threw and kicked an inflated pig bladder.
In 1871 official rules of rugby were adopted

4. Rules of modified Rugby
A try is worth one point and is when a player crosses the goal line with the ball and presses the ball on the ground.
Players must pass backward or to the side by may never thrown the ball forward.
A tackle is made when a player touches another player with two hands. A turnover occurs if the team does not get a try in 4 downs.
No blocking or physical contact.
The game begins with a kickoff.
If the ball bounces on the ground, the player can still pick it up and run.