concept started in 1823 when wlliam web ellis a student at Rugby School Warwickshire England was playing football (soccer) picked up the ball and instead of retiring toward his team mates to make a pass ran forward toward his oppsomg goal line. After that the concept caught on and spread across other private schools and then to universities. In 1860's the formation of the RUGBY UNION was undertake and then the rules were standardised and issued to those wishing to play the newly developed game
Rugby Football Union was created in 1871.
Tasman Rugby Union was created in 2006.
Welsh Rugby Union was created in 1881.
Hurricanes - rugby union - was created in 1996.
Marlborough Rugby Union was created in 1888.
Highlanders - rugby union - was created in 1996.
Crusaders - rugby union - was created in 1996.
Sharks - rugby union - was created in 1997.
Goulburn Rugby Union was created in 1872.
Scottish Rugby Union was created in 1873.
Auckland Rugby Football Union was created in 1883.
Easts Tigers Rugby Union was created in 1947.