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Whilst the initial concept was that of William web Ellis. The first formal Rugby Union format was created by 11 Rugby clubs, led by Blackheath, declined to join the Football Association.
Initially living as pariah sporting figures, the second pivotal moment for the creation of rugby proper came in late 1870, when the Secretary of Richmond FC proposed a meeting to codify a separate set of rules for the Rugby clubs. This took place shortly after on January 26th 1871 and was attended by 21 clubs at the Pall Mall Restaurant in London's Regent Stre
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∙ 13y agoThere is much debate but William Webb Ellis is said to have invented the sport.
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∙ 11y agoThe concept of picking up the ball and running forward toward the opposition is attributed to William Webb-Ellis of Rugby School Warwickshire England
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When was Rugby Football Union created?
Rugby Football Union was created in 1871.
When was Buller Rugby Football Union created?
Buller Rugby Football Union was created in 1894.
When was Wanganui Rugby Football Union created?
Wanganui Rugby Football Union was created in 1888.
When was Canterbury Rugby Football Union created?
Canterbury Rugby Football Union was created in 1879.
When was Japan Rugby Football Union created?
Japan Rugby Football Union was created in 1926.
When was Taranaki Rugby Football Union created?
Taranaki Rugby Football Union was created in 1885.
When was Auckland Rugby Football Union created?
Auckland Rugby Football Union was created in 1883.
When was Niue Rugby Football Union created?
Niue Rugby Football Union was created in 1952.
When was Rugby Football Union for Women created?
Rugby Football Union for Women was created in 1994.
When was Southland Rugby Football Union created?
Southland Rugby Football Union was created in 1887.
When was Bush Rugby Football Union created?
Bush Rugby Football Union was created in 1890.
Was rugby union or rugby league invented first?
Rugby union was :) the rugby union club i captain is the oldest rugby club in the world
