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rugby, game

(Encyclopedia) rugby, game that originated (1823), according to tradition, on the playing fields of Rugby, England. It is related to both soccer and American football. The game is said to have…

Jonny Wilkinson

Already one of the most famous players in international professional rugby, Jonny Wilkinson was catapulted to stardom when his drop goal with seconds left in extra time won England the World Cup in…

football

(Encyclopedia) CE5 A professional football field. College teams use a similar field except that the inbound lines are 53 ft 4 in. (16.25 m) from the sidelines. football, any of a number of games…