1. By: Mike Lee COMM107 Section 2301 4/14/2010 Mike Lee Informative Brief

2. It takes leather balls to play rugby.

3. Brief History 1823 - William Webb Ellis picks up soccer ball (SportsKnowHow.com) Rugby Union rules formalized in1871 (General History of Rugby) The Rugby World Cup trophy is named after Webb Ellis. Rugby divided itself into two versions of the game in 1895: Rugby League - Professional Rugby Union – Amateur until 1995 (General History of Rugby) Rugby would later evolve into American Football. (Yale)

4. The Game The object of the game is to score the most points, either by kicking field goals or scoring tries. It is a contact sport. “Continuous Play,” no set downs. No pads or protective equipment besides a mouth piece. There is no blocking. Only laterals, or backwards passes.

6. Positions Position Titles Loose-head Prop Hooker Tight-head Prop Lock Lock Blindside Flanker Openside Flanker 8-Man Scrumhalf Flyhalf Winger Inside Centre Outside Centre Winger Fullback (Beginner’s Rugby Guide)

8. Rugby World Cup:

9. 1987 – New Zealand

10. 1991 – Australia

11. 1995 – South Africa

12. 1999 – Australia

13. 2003 – England

14. 2007 – South Africa

15. Super 14- South Africa, New Zealand, &Australia.

16. Tri-Nations - Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Argentina will join in 2012.

18. Questions?

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