We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

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.

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.

Its a world game that is also a team sport

it is a great team sport that is extremely entertaining, fast and furious

The Game they play in heaven should be played in the Olympics

It's better than synchronised swimming

Because it is fun, competitive, requires strategic thinking, exciting and I would actually pay to watch it at London - in fact can't wait

because it should ! played all over the world. sevens brings teams to a more equal level for interest in competition.

Because like all good Olympic sports it is truly international.

It is an olympic sport

because its a real sport and that's what they Olympics needs

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!

It is the Worlds premiere body contact sport

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.

It is played in heaven so why not the OLympics

It is a world cup sport and should be included in the biggest sporting event in the world

Is is exciting-invloves many players and supporters

Its a world game and far less subjective than other olympic sports such as gymnastics.

Because it is a world wide professional game and better to watch then syncronised swimming.

Rugby is a family sport everyone can play it all shapes and sizes

It is a great spectator sport and displays fantastic athletes with great skill - isn't that what the Olympics is all about?

Rugby is an international sport with millions of fans. It is also one of the few sports with a recent amateur legacy.

Because its better than soccer and soccers olympic.

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.

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.

It's a dynamic team game exhibiting great athleticism

Rugby is an exciting global sport that would be strongly followed by both spectators at the event as well as a significant media audience

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

Rugby is one of the original world sports which is fast and entertaining and has wide following

Because its the best game in the world and deserves more exposure!

It's a brilliant fast game that many countries are involved in. Good chance for African countries to feature at the Olymoics

Rugby is a fantastic spectator sport, drawing you in with the mix of brute strength, strategic plays and team work.

because it is an international, longstanding tradionaal games of many nations across most continents

Best chance of a gold medal for New Zealand (my home country)!

It is a truly international sport with high standards and a hugh and growing following

If it's the game played in heavan, then why isn't good enough for the olympics??

Terrific sport; widely played; played by males and females; sportsmanlike culture very suited to the Olympic games

Best game ever and should be represented in a World Arena

Because it's the game they play in heaven.

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.

Porque es un deporte tan importante y apasionante como el fútbol o basquet.

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

The only game which foster camaraderie, team work and mateship!

Because it's a fast paced game, lot's of countries play it and it's a good spectator sport.

It's a great fast-paced sport with a real sense of team and country.

It's a great sport which is fast, entertaining and any team can win

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.

7's Rugby is fast, exciting, passionate and above all played in a spirit of competition very similar to those of the Olympic Games!

It is a international sport, played in over 150 countries and the fastest growing sport for women in the USA

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.

It is an exciting sport played around the world.

Because it is a proud sport back by traditions that can be played and contested by any nation.

Attractive,fast,free flowing sport,it would rate hugely at the Olympics!

A World sport for all ages

Rugby Union is a fast spectators sport. Ideal for the Olympic Games.

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!!

It would be a RWC for 7s!!

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.

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.

Because its a game played across the world

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.

Exciting, fast moving, fun and a new world sport

Rugby is a team sport which can represent your country's best sportsmen

We are an International Sport displaying great fellowship.

Exciting, many countries play. easier for 'lesser' countries to win

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.

Damned exciting and a truly International sport

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.

Rugby Sevens is a fast-paced entertaining spectacle, and a round-robin (knock-out) format would be well suited at the games

the game they play in heaven + soon the olympics