How did rugby gets its name?

Answer 1

Rugby was created from association football in a town called Rugby. the game was thus, and still is, referred to as Rugby football. Over time, the capital was dropped to a lowercase as the meaning was lost.
it was invented at a school called rugby in England

it was invented at a school called rugby in England

Answer 2

Rugby was named after the place, in England, where William Webb Ellis first picked up a football(soccer ball) and ran with it.