Rugby

Rugby union, widely known simply as rugby, is a full contact team sport that originated in England in the first half of the 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand.

Equipment: Rugby ball, Scrum cap (optional), Rugby boots

Registered players: 3,560,000

Team members: 15 (with up to 8 substitutes)

Clubs: 180,630

Highest governing body: World Rugby

Contact: Full