Imagine rugby at the antique Olympic Games way back in 300 BC. Back then the Greek Gods were calling the shots and wouldn’t they have just loved the sport? How about the Trojans taking on the Spartans who would no doubt have dominated the tournament, with Ares, the God of War at openside flank, Zeus, the God of Thunder at inside center and Athena the Goddess of strategic battle and wisdom as their head coach!

About time rugby returned to the great heights of Olympos, the famous mountain that was the ‘home of the Gods’ in ancient Greek mythology.

To get it there, we have to dress the part in true outrageous 7s rugby style! So here it is! You’ve asked for it now you’re gonna get it:

Olympic-rugby.org has started the Olympic Toga campaign – which will be your weapon of mass awareness. Put on that bed sheet and take rugby to the Games!

Check Sébastien Tillous-Borde (French international) and Philip Christophers (England international) leading the charge! Ironically both play for French club Castrès ‘Olympiques’ and they are living rugby’s Olympic dream big time! Absolutely sensational!

Or how about this awesome effort by Dave McDonald the president of the European Golden Oldies Rugby Committee and Scottish Golden Oldies Rugby. Never scared to have a laugh, in all or nothing Golden Oldies style, “Big Mac” got on his Olympic gear and put his considerable weight behind the cause. Dave McLegend – we salute you!

So far so good, signing the petition is one thing. Getting dressed in a Toga is another. As you can see, the guys behind olympic-rugby.org pull it off pretty well (apart from fullback Till, who only found a bath robe).

Your mission: Get some friends, dress up and create awareness for the cause at your next 7s tournament, rugby game, international flight, board meeting or trip to the supermarket! Wear a Toga and send us the photos.

We will upload your pics to our new gallery!

Are you with us? You better be! Engage!