Rugby World Central - Page 2
Did football come from rugby?
Football, popularly known as soccer, has long been considered to have evolved from the English game of rugby. The two sports have many similarities, such as the basic rules of play and the shape of the ball. The main difference between the two is that rugby allows players to pass the ball backwards, while in football the ball must be passed forwards. It is believed that football was developed from rugby in the 19th century by English schoolboys who wanted to create a less physical game. The Football Association, which was founded in 1863, established the first set of rules for football, which differed from rugby's rules. Since then, football has evolved into the most popular sport in the world.
Feb 16 2023
