There is much debate but William Webb Ellis is said to have invented the sport.
Rugby Football Union was created in 1871.
Football (soccer) and rugby were until the very late 1800's the same game. When the Football league was created rugby lovers took their game and created the Rugby union. American football is derived from Rugby ,Australian rules football
Buller Rugby Football Union was created in 1894.
Wanganui Rugby Football Union was created in 1888.
Canterbury Rugby Football Union was created in 1879.
Japan Rugby Football Union was created in 1926.
Taranaki Rugby Football Union was created in 1885.
Auckland Rugby Football Union was created in 1883.
Niue Rugby Football Union was created in 1952.
Rugby Football Union for Women was created in 1994.
Southland Rugby Football Union was created in 1887.
Bush Rugby Football Union was created in 1890.