1. 47191

      Australia

      josh philpot | Australia

    2. 47189

      Australia

      John Hillier | Australia | Canberra

      My team: ACT Verterans Rugby Union
    3. 47187

      Australia

      Paul Hamer | Australia | Melbourne

      My team: Power House RUFC
    4. 47179

      Australia

      Dougal Whitton | Australia | Canberra

      My team: Canberra Royals Rugby Football Club
      Rugby combines unique skills that are not required in any other sport and would open the Olympics to a group of athletes not currently represented. It would also add another spectator attractive dimension to Olympics.
    5. 47159

      Australia

      Manoa Satala | Australia | Canberra

      My team: Waratahs
    6. 46850

      Australia

      jim bird | Australia

    7. 46833

      Australia

      Russell Peart | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force, Wallaby's
      It will give the chance for many men and women in 100 countries through out the world to have a crack at competing in the Olympic games.
    8. 46827

      Australia

      Lynn Farquharson | Australia | Perth

      My team: Wallabies
      Its a world game that is also a team sport
    9. 46813

      Australia

      Mike Stewart | Australia | Perth, WA

      My team: Western Force
      it is a great team sport that is extremely entertaining, fast and furious
    10. 46810

      Australia

      Simon Powell | Australia | Sydney

      My team: Western Force
      The Game they play in heaven should be played in the Olympics
    11. 46804

      Australia

      Ethan MacMinn | Australia | Townsville

      My team: NSW Waratahs, JCU
      It's better than synchronised swimming
    12. 46803

      Australia

      Sarah Bettridge | Australia | Charters Towers qld

      My team: Western Force, Wallabies
    13. 46801

      Australia

      marie finegan | Australia | Perth

      My team: The Western Force, Ireland, Leinster
      Because it is fun, competitive, requires strategic thinking, exciting and I would actually pay to watch it at London - in fact can't wait
    14. 46771

      Australia

      Victoria Leavy | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
    15. 46769

      Australia

      rob harper | Australia

      My team: western force
      because it should ! played all over the world. sevens brings teams to a more equal level for interest in competition.
    16. 46765

      Australia

      Alan Scott | Australia | Perth, Western Australia

      My team: Western Force
      Because like all good Olympic sports it is truly international.
    17. 46760

      Australia

      Gregory Webb | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
    18. 46759

      Australia

      Bill Macindoe | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
    19. 46757

      Australia

      Chris Adkins | Australia

    20. 46752

      Australia

      Robert King | Australia | Sydney, NSW

      My team: Eastwood/Waratahs/Wallabies
    21. 46743

      Australia

      Vanessa Cooper | Australia | Perth

      My team: Force
    22. 46741

      Australia

      Warrick Clent | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
    23. 46738

      Australia

      Paul Eden | Australia | Southport

      My team: Eastwood
      It is an olympic sport
    24. 46729

      Australia

      Alex Adkins | Australia | Queanbeyan

      My team: wallabies
      because its a real sport and that's what they Olympics needs
    25. 46722

      Australia

      luke skerratt | Australia

    26. 46715

      Australia

      Angus McClelland | Australia

    27. 46712

      Australia

      Emma Rohrbach | Australia | Perth, Australia

      My team: Scotland
      Because rugby is an established yet growing sport, played (and watched) by increasing numbers of people, in more and more countries. The Sevens format is an accessible and exciting version of the sport; short, sharp and exhilarating!
    28. 46711

      Australia

      DAVID VAN DER MERWE | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      It is the Worlds premiere body contact sport
    29. 46709

      Australia

      Neill Stevens | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Rugby will bring a whole new and exciting aspect to the Olympics to involve a wide range of countries, some of whom do not traditionally get a chance to feature eg Fiji, Samoa. As a high profile sport with massive tradition it deserves to be included.
    30. 46707

      Australia

      Paul Whitby | Australia | Perth

      My team: Force
      It is played in heaven so why not the OLympics
    31. 46706

      Australia

      Matthew Ebden | Australia | Perth

      My team: Wallabies
      It is a world cup sport and should be included in the biggest sporting event in the world
    32. 46705

      Australia

      George GISHKARIANY | Australia | Brisbane

      My team: WALLABIES
    33. 46701

      Australia

      Desray Cuff | Australia | Margaret River

      My team: Western Force
      Is is exciting-invloves many players and supporters
    34. 46699

      Australia

      Robert Burnside | Australia | Brisbane

      My team: Springboks
      Its a world game and far less subjective than other olympic sports such as gymnastics.
    35. 46698

      Australia

      Julie Mason | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Because it is a world wide professional game and better to watch then syncronised swimming.
    36. 46687

      Australia

      Ian ong | Australia | Perth, Western Australia

      My team: Wallabies
      Rugby is a family sport everyone can play it all shapes and sizes
    37. 46685

      Australia

      Candice Heapes | Australia | Gold Coast

      My team: Western Force
      It is a great spectator sport and displays fantastic athletes with great skill - isn't that what the Olympics is all about?
    38. 46682

      Australia

      Rob Hill | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Rugby is an international sport with millions of fans. It is also one of the few sports with a recent amateur legacy.
    39. 46680

      Australia

      Jim Honner | Australia | Jugiong

      My team: Riverview
      Because its better than soccer and soccers olympic.
    40. 46678

      Australia

      Scott Price | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      7's Rugby is competed across many countries and is a very even competition base, providing great spectator viewing and a high level of competition.
    41. 46674

      Australia

      Adrian Goh | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      It originally was included in the first few Olympics of the modern era. It should be brought back as it is truely an international sport that includes all countries - regardless of Race, Religion or GDP.
    42. 46672

      Australia

      Will Reid | Australia

    43. 46670

      Australia

      Vern Reid | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      It's a dynamic team game exhibiting great athleticism
    44. 46660

      Australia

      Dean Richardson | Australia | Perth

      My team: NSW Waratahs
      Rugby is an exciting global sport that would be strongly followed by both spectators at the event as well as a significant media audience
    45. 46658

      Australia

      Rick Suermondt | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      It is a team sport that is fast and furious. Most countries can participate and will/can be a fore- runner for the full game
    46. 46655

      Australia

      John Sheppard | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Rugby is one of the original world sports which is fast and entertaining and has wide following
    47. 46641

      Australia

      Rachel O'Connell | Australia | Melbourne

      My team: Western Force
      Because its the best game in the world and deserves more exposure!
    48. 46634

      Australia

      Mick Avery | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      It's a brilliant fast game that many countries are involved in. Good chance for African countries to feature at the Olymoics
    49. 46633

      Australia

      Ana Gowrea | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force, Wallabies
      Rugby is a fantastic spectator sport, drawing you in with the mix of brute strength, strategic plays and team work.
    50. 46631

      Australia

      catherine stoddart | Australia | perth

      My team: wallabies
      because it is an international, longstanding tradionaal games of many nations across most continents
    51. 46629

      Australia

      Shelley Thompson | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Best chance of a gold medal for New Zealand (my home country)!
    52. 46627

      Australia

      John Gallagher | Australia | Sunshine Coast

      My team: Queensland Reds
      It is a truly international sport with high standards and a hugh and growing following
    53. 46624

      Australia

      Shannon Blake | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      If it's the game played in heavan, then why isn't good enough for the olympics??
    54. 46622

      Australia

      Ryan Ferts | Australia

    55. 46620

      Australia

      Jeremy Sheppard | Australia | Perth

      My team: Wallabies and Springboks
    56. 46618

      Australia

      Michael Hughes | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Terrific sport; widely played; played by males and females; sportsmanlike culture very suited to the Olympic games
    57. 46616

      Australia

      Eleanor Handford | Australia

      My team: Wallabies
      Best game ever and should be represented in a World Arena
    58. 46615

      Australia

      Chaya Adams | Australia | Brisbane

      My team: Western Force & Wallabies
      Because it's the game they play in heaven.
    59. 46614

      Australia

      Paisha Cook | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      It is an exciting and the best sport. Each part of the game is well planned, you need strength and brains to play this sport.
    60. 46611

      Australia

      Jose Sebastian Vicente | Australia | Sydney

      My team: Los pumas
      Porque es un deporte tan importante y apasionante como el fútbol o basquet.
    61. 46610

      Australia

      John Farquharson | Australia | Perth

      My team: Nedlands
      Because it is a fantastic spectator sport played in many parts of the world and smaller nations have a chance of success and do very well
    62. 46608

      Australia

      Raury Adams | Australia | Perth

      My team: Perth-Bayswater
      The only game which foster camaraderie, team work and mateship!
    63. 46607

      Australia

      Heather Johnson | Australia | Perth

      My team: United Emirates Western Force
      Because it's a fast paced game, lot's of countries play it and it's a good spectator sport.
    64. 46606

      Australia

      Tim Doyle | Australia | Melbourne

      My team: Reds
      It's a great fast-paced sport with a real sense of team and country.
    65. 46596

      Australia

      Maryanne Wilson | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
    66. 46593

      Australia

      Anthony Polomka | Australia | Perth

      My team: Force
      It's a great sport which is fast, entertaining and any team can win
    67. 46591

      Australia

      MARK MELVILLE | Australia | DUBBO NSW

      My team: DUBBO RUGBY CLUB & DUBBO RHINOS RUGBY CLUB
      Rugby is the only ball carrying , running and kicking football code that is truly international---it is played in more than 150 nations worldwide and has a massive international following. For well over a century, Rugby Union has provided opportunities for men and women, boys and girls, to be part of an institution that offers sport, friendship, cameraderie, and business and travel opportunities. A unique bond exists between players and supporters of this Great Game, which is one of the many reasons why it has has such a massive following. If included in the Olympics, it will give the Olympic Movement an enormous financial lift, assisting the host Nation to balance their books, and also give future host applicants greater confidence in running a successful Games.
    68. 46589

      Australia

      Graham Tanner | Australia | Sydney

      My team: Queensland Reds and Brisbane Easts
      7's Rugby is fast, exciting, passionate and above all played in a spirit of competition very similar to those of the Olympic Games!
    69. 46588

      Australia

      David Atwill | Australia | Sydney

      My team: Wallabies
      It is a international sport, played in over 150 countries and the fastest growing sport for women in the USA
    70. 46578

      Australia

      Suzie Sands | Australia | Perth

      My team: Force
    71. 46574

      Australia

      Stig Falster | Australia | Sydney

      My team: Waratahs
      The Rugby World Cup is the third largest sports event in the world. Rugby (Union) is played in almost as many countries as football, giving it the 2nd best worldwide coverage of any sport.
    72. 46573

      Australia

      Jack Bell | Australia | Dubbo

      My team: Dubbo Kangaroos
      It is an exciting sport played around the world.
    73. 46572

      Australia

      Jonathon Beet | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Because it is a proud sport back by traditions that can be played and contested by any nation.
    74. 46568

      Australia

      Dean Robertson | Australia | Cairns

      My team: Crusaders
      Attractive,fast,free flowing sport,it would rate hugely at the Olympics!
    75. 46562

      Australia

      Alan Sands | Australia | Perth

      My team: Force
    76. 46554

      Australia

      Darryl Warren | Australia | Sydney

      My team: All Blacks
    77. 46552

      Australia

      David Lucas | Australia

    78. 46544

      Australia

      Michael Hughes | Australia | Adelaide

      My team: Brighton
      A World sport for all ages
    79. 46469

      Australia

      Andrew Stewart | Australia

    80. 46460

      Australia

      Gail Farrington | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Rugby Union is a fast spectators sport. Ideal for the Olympic Games.
    81. 46397

      Australia

      Claire Bathgate | Australia

    82. 46387

      Australia

      Robert Cox | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Fast paced, exciting to watch; Possible for smaller countries to win medals eg Fiji, Samoa; Unlike football it would involve all the best players from each country, and the Olympics should have the best competing!!
    83. 46383

      Australia

      Jack Neily | Australia | Perth

      My team: Wanneroo
      It would be a RWC for 7s!!
    84. 46380

      Australia

      Sonya Holmes | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Rugby should be an Olympic sport because it showcases both individual brilliance and teamwork alike. It is a truly international sport, with a camaraderie which is Olympic in its spirit.
    85. 46373

      Australia

      Chris Ravenscroft | Australia

      Rugby 7s is a small enough game to be quick and easy to follow. Because of its nature it is TV friendly. A normal Rugby 7s tournament is completed in 3 or 4 days - perfect for the Olympics! It is also played by many countries of the world.
    86. 46370

      Australia

      Ryan Harrington | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force & Wallabies
    87. 46359

      Australia

      Nicole Lehmann | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Because its a game played across the world
    88. 46358

      Australia

      MICHAEL MANN | Australia | PERTH

      My team: WESTERN FORCE
      INTERNATIONAL GAME WITH MANY COUNRIES INVOLVED AND NOT JUST WELL KNOWN RUGBY COUNTRIES. A GOOD SPECTACLE AND FUN TO WATCH AND CAN BE PLAYED AT ANY AGE AND SEX.
    89. 46355

      Australia

      Dean Cleaver | Australia | Melbourne

      My team: Emirates Wesrern Force
      Exciting, fast moving, fun and a new world sport
    90. 46353

      Australia

      Elaine Cadzow | Australia

    91. 46350

      Australia

      Tania Sherman | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force and Wallabies
      Rugby is a team sport which can represent your country's best sportsmen
    92. 46344

      Australia

      Amanda Marshall | Australia

    93. 46343

      Australia

      Gerry McLoughlin | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      We are an International Sport displaying great fellowship.
    94. 46340

      Australia

      David Hayter | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Exciting, many countries play. easier for 'lesser' countries to win
    95. 46337

      Australia

      John Penny | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
      Because it's the second biggest football code in the world. There is no other non-olympic sport that stages a World Cup bigger than the Rugby World Cup... which is a significant factor when considering Rugby's global popularity.
    96. 46335

      Australia

      Ian Ancell | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force
    97. 46334

      Australia

      mark Lehmann | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force/Wallabies
      Damned exciting and a truly International sport
    98. 46330

      Australia

      Laura Bloxham | Australia | Perth

      My team: Western Force and Wallabies
      Because rugby is an internationally renowned sport, which coincides with the appeal of Olympics. Rugby Union is more recognised that rugby league and the 7s format allows for more games to played within limited period of time. Rugby is the perfect addition to the Olympics and will appeal to a large audience.
    99. 46329

      Australia

      Greg HOOD | Australia | PERTH WA

      My team: Emirates Western Force
      Rugby Sevens is a fast-paced entertaining spectacle, and a round-robin (knock-out) format would be well suited at the games
    100. 46318

      Australia

      s chas paridis | Australia | perth

      My team: western force
      the game they play in heaven + soon the olympics

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