In November 19th, National rugby
team of Japan played with National rugby team of Wales which is the former world
number six rugby team. Regrettably Japan was eliminated.
Today, Rugby is very famous in Japan as success of national rugby team. What is
roots of rugby? What rugby differ from American football? First, I explain
history of rugby. Second, I explain what rugby differ from American football.
Third, role of rugby.
First,
history of rugby. The beginnings of rugby football in earnest lie in medieval
Europe, where many variations of mob football games were played. Originally,
the majority of these games allowed for picking up and carrying the ball, while
only a few of them, such as one variation of la soule, restricted ball handling
to kicking only.
Second,
what rugby differ from American football. First points, it is size of ball. A ball
of rugby is bigger than a ball of American football. Second points, “Try”
differ from “Touchdown”. Try is player put on enemy’s territory. But touchdown
is player enter the territory of enemies. Third points, path is different. In
American football, Player can path to forward at once. In Rugby, Player don’t
have to path to forward. Fourth points, About costume, American Football player
wear many protective gear. But rugby player wear only rugger-shirt.
Finally,
I explained about rugby. Now, In Japan, Rugby is very famous sports. Many
people should know about rugby. And I hope that rugby of japan become more strong.