Was there any rugby games in the Olympics?

Answer 1

Rugby 7s, a smaller version of the game will be in the Olympics in 2016.

The 15 a side game is not.

It was introduced to the Olympics in 1900 (France, Germany, and Great Britain entered teams, France won).

It didn't appear again until 1908 (Australasia, which included Aus. and NZ, Great Britain, which included Ireland, and France competed, Australasia won after France pulled out and GB were forced to field the Cornwall county team).

It was included in 1920 and 1924, both times won by the U.S.

Answer 2

In past years, Rugby has not been in the Olympics. However, in the next Olympics, in 2012, it will be. Though rugby is normally played with 15 players on each team, the Olympics will be playing a more fast-paced version in which there are only 7 players on each team.

Answer 3

It was once, in the 20th century but it now is not.

Answer 4

Rugby used to be part of the Olympics but was then taken out of it. However in the London 2012 olympic games rugby union is being re introduced but as 7s. Also Golf is being added.

Answer 5

No.