It originated in 1823 in Rugby School, Warwickshire. England.
Soccer and Rugby
Gridiron (American football) bases alot of it principles on rugby. one cannot however say union as there alot of similarities with rugby league. the similarities are somewhat due to Americas independence and wanting to be different. when people emigrated to America they brought with them rugby however along the way some of the rules were forgotten and so new ones made up. a vague answer but a difficult question Yes Gridiron did originate from Rugby Union.
The Canterbury rugby shirts are made in New Zealand, the Canterbury Rugby Football Union originate from New Zealand.The union was founded in 1879, their current CEO is Hamish Riach.
Rugby and American football are two completely different games. Americans refer to rugby as rugby, and American football as football.
Scotland
Bob Howitt has written: 'The converts' 'New Zealand rugby greats' -- subject(s): Rugby football, Biography 'Laurie Mains' -- subject(s): All Blacks (Rugby team), Biography, History, Mains, Laurie,, Rugby football coaches, Rugby football players 'Rugby nomads' -- subject(s): Rugby football players, Rugby football coaches, Rugby Union football 'Graham Henry'
Its begining originate in England (in the town of Rugby)
England
Rugby Football League was created in 1895.
Rugby Football Union was created in 1871.
Oval. A Gilbert football for Rugby Union, a Steeden Football for Rugby League and a Sherrin for Australian Rules Football (AFL).