Rugby union in the British Isles

Rugby union in the British Isles

"Rugby union" is a popular sport in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The game was invented in 1823 by William Webb Ellis, and in 1871 the English Rugby Football Union was the first national rugby football union to be founded. Rugby union in the British Isles may refer to:

* Rugby union in England
* Rugby union in Ireland
* Rugby union in Scotland
* Rugby union in Wales

See also the British and Irish Lions


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