We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

Because it the most entertaining sport in the world. It would make the Olympic game more interesting to watch.

Cause it is the best team game in the world.

Because it is the greatest game on earth and so many countries play it.

The Olympics is all about diversity so should continue to grow its range of sports.

Because its an international team game that is fantastic for spectators to watch live and is excellent on TV as well.

because it is awesome!!!

The question should be why shouldn't it be? I bet know one could answer that one!

Why not! It is skillful, it is interesting and excellent spectator sport. Most countries have 7s which would be well suited to form part of the Olympics

World sport

Because it is a world wide game played in many countires and it is the best game!!

One of the most exciting team sports on earth!!!

Rugby 7's is a great team sport and shows off athletes who are very fit and are quick of mind to make split second decisions.

Rugby was invented for deadbeats played by Gentlemen......Soccer was invented for gent's played by deadbeats!!!!!!

It is a global game... a game that encourages team work, exemplifies passion, intergrates all facets of life. The Rugby World Cup is the third most watched sporting event in the world, and these figures show its global reach. The fans are together, it is a fun atmosphere, the fast paced game would suit the 2 week Olympic structure. It is a must for the Olympics moving forward...

Because it the game played in heaven. The rugby community worldwide is one that breaks down barriwers of prejudice and race. The sport of 7s is a spectacle that the world deserves ro see.

It's an international game and so strongly supported around the world. Let's see Rugby at the Olympics!

The game they play in heaven should be in the greatest event on earth!

Because it is the game they play in Heaven

highly enterntaining, world wide game which can suit the olympic format (see 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games)

because it is a worldwide sport

Rugby is a great world game, with passionate supporters... If soccer can have its cake and eat it too with a world cup and olympic glory why cannot rugby? Plus who wants to leave USA as reigning olympic champs? It's a joke they can't even qualify for the world cup...

Rugby is main event in sports

Because Other ball sports that have there own world stage are in it. Like Soccer. This should be taken out of the olypics

Skilful. intelligent game renowned for its fairplay and sportmanship

Rugby is a sport played in many countries around the world & should have Olympic status.

Why shouldn't it be?

The main stadium is barely used in the first week - sevens offers two sold out days to a barren venue. Financial reasons aside, it's also a great way to get sporting minnows onto the medal stakes!

Beacuse it is one of the great game s of the world, shared by many, bringing fantastic atmosphere of rivalry and friendship together.

Rugby is an awesome game of skill, courage and strength. The Olympics hosts many of these sports and rugby is a perfect example of a champions sport. please bring it back into the olympics

An international sport, credible, well administered, strong participation, professional.

* It is a team contact sport * 7-a-side format is perfect for TV ie 7 minute halves. *It will fit into the main arena before Track & Field commences.... *Most importantly... many nations, (not just the top 9 (6 Nations & TriNations) have very real prospects of a medal, including Gold.

It's a foundation sport that is truly global.

entertaining/fast/appeals to both male/female

Rugby should become part of the olympics because it is one of the most followed sports on the planet. It is also one of the most athletic. A better question is why shouldn't Rugby become part of the Olympics?

Rugby should be in the olympics because it is one of if not the most popular sport played around the world

It's a fantastic international game!

Why not??....Hockey is in it and it's far less popular than Rugby

Rugby 7s is undoubtedly a fast, exciting and action-packed global sport, and a top draw for entertainment and spectatorship! It adds vibrancy, excitement, colour and youthfulness to the Olympic Games! Isn't it a perfect fit for the Olympic ideals?

Rugby is a great spectator sport with many competitive international teams

Because Rugby is a spectacular sport, is watched by so many and I don't see why it ISNT in the olympics.

The ethos of rugby is the greatest in the world. I just got back from the Bledisloe in Auckland and the friendly banter of rugby folk is fun, a good friendly dig and jibe and an absolute spectacle. 7's is played all around the world in summer and winter, byt men and women. Rugby 7's should be in the Olympics! I went to many events in Sydney at the games and went to the Rugby 7's at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth games. Cheering on all the smaller nations was great, just like the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Everyone cheers for the under dogs. Please put rugby in the Olympic games! Cheers Danny Ariel

i have spent 3 yrs traveling around the world and have played amateur rugby in 7 country's this would not have been possable if it was not for the spirt and ethos of rugby.

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because its better than most other sports !

Why should Rugby be Olympic? bacause its better than any other games

Because its a great sport played by atheletes

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Because it is a brilliant game that because it brings people together and encourages good sportmanship and team work.

Because its unbelievable to watch. Have been to dubai 7's and Melbourne commonwealth games - AMAZING

It is a sport loved by many people and if you consider it, a whole lot of stupid sports like synchronised swimming are in there, so why why shouldn't an awesome sport like rugby be let in too?

Because its the greatest game on Earth!

I love watching it on TV

Because its a great game to watch

It is a international sport at all levels and is enjoyed by both Women and men and is a mode for promoting good will and understanding

Fast & highly competitive, more importantly already a world recognised sport.

Rugby, is a great spectator sport. It is athletic, action packed and very skilled. It is also enjoyed by many nations in the world. It is also a sport which is prominent in the under-developed nations of the Pacific and it should therefore be given a spot to enhance the opportunities for the youth of these banatiosn to aspire to Olympic representation. Rugby can be a nation builder and therefore of added value to social and economic development.

A sport loved by many paired with a competition of tradition and pride

It is fast and exiting!

It is an international sport, the 2nd biggest sporting world cup, and beside

fast paced action packed Great spectator sport. Greatest game on earth

Because its fast, athletic, action-packed and fulfills the olympic ideals.. of higher, faster, stronger...

It's a real global sport and deserves to be in the Olympics again

its a fun, exciting and popular sport. a definite crowd pleaser and not just for blokes, women teams can be great too!

Exciting game for the very fit.

its a sport that is now played all over the world with interest and participation increasing all the time... gives players, both women and men an opportunity to represent their country on a stage in front of the world

Because it is so entertaining to watch

Some people do enjoy watching Rugby Union. Sevens Rugby is an exciting sport to Watch minus the hooligans.

Rugby is the best game in the world !!