How long has rugby been played?

Answer 1

Whilst the concept was started in Rugby School Warwickshire, England in 1823 by Webb Ellis 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. So up to 2011 its been formally a game for 140 years. Prior to this it was actually football (the predecessor of Association Football or Soccer)

Answer 2

It initially started in 1823 but was not formulaised with rules until January 26th 1871

Answer 3

Rugby union started in the year 1823. This has been existed for almost 191 years. This was started when a boy in England picked up a ball and ran towards a goal line in a game of soccer.

Answer 4

started in 1823 when a 16 year old school boy at rugby school in England picked up the ball and ran towards the goal line in a game of soccer

Answer 5

1863 the Union was set up , in 1871 the rules were formalised for every club and country to have teh same rules

Answer 6

It started in 1908.