Women's rugby union
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Not to be confused with Women's rugby league.
Women's rugby union is a full contact team sport based on running with the ball in hand. The same laws are used in men's rugby union with the same sized pitch and same equipment. Women's rugby has become popular recently. These days, women's rugby is gaining a higher profile thanks to international tournaments' exposure and financial investment.
This article needs to be updated. The reason given is: New competitions - WXV, pacific 4s etc. (December 2023) |
See also: Women's international rugby union
Quick Facts Highest governing body, Nicknames ...
Highest governing body | World Rugby |
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Nicknames | Rugger[1] |
First played | 19th century |
Characteristics | |
Contact | Full Contact |
Team members | Fifteen |
Type | Team sport, Outdoor |
Equipment | Rugby ball |
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