8 facts about Rugby

1. Rugby was created at a Warwickshire school

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4. Only England has ever captured the Rugby World Cup in the northern hemisphere.

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5. Rugby had its Olympic debut in 1900.

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6. Rugby is one of America's sports with the quickest growth

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7. 69 tier was the most scored by a rugby player

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8. The Haka was initially performed by a rugby team in 1888.

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