1. 54920

      Canada

      Brian Bastien | Canada | Calgary

      My team: CCIAC
    2. 54918

      Canada

      Jennifer Peebles | Canada | Guelph

      My team: Highland Rugby
      It is one of the largest and most popular sports played around the world that is not an olympic sport. It is all about athletic prowess and rugby does not discriminate on body size there's a place for everyone. So its athletic and inclusive.
    3. 54917

      Canada

      Leanne Ashworth | Canada | Dunrobin

      My team: Ottawa Scottish
      it's the best sport ever
    4. 54914

      Canada

      Sarah Hrabi | Canada

    5. 54912

      Canada

      Becky Delaney | Canada | Hamilton, ON

      My team: McMaster University, Oakville Crusaders, Ontario U19, Canada U20
      It is an amazing sport that builds frendships that last a life time. it is exciting to watch and would be an amazing addition to the olympic games!!!!
    6. 54903

      Canada

      Natasha Turner | Canada | Hamilton

      My team: McMaster University
      Rugby should be an olympic sport because it's a true sport played around the world. It has team work, dedication and athletisism. Please bring rugby back to the Olympics!
    7. 54902

      Canada

      Beth Barz | Canada

    8. 54898

      Canada

      jamie pentz | Canada | new glasogw

      My team: pictuo
      because it is fucking sweet
    9. 54897

      Canada

      Janey Piroli | Canada

    10. 54896

      Canada

      Kirstie Puskas | Canada | Guelph

      My team: Canada
    11. 54892

      Canada

      Courtney Cameron | Canada

    12. 54889

      Canada

      nicole gillis | Canada

    13. 54886

      Canada

      Brooke Hilditch | Canada | Toronto

      My team: Yeomen women's Rugby club
      high performance, competitive athletes and a truely entertaining sport to watch
    14. 54883

      Canada

      Janet McRobb | Canada | Brampton

      My team: Brampton Beavers
      Why not?
    15. 54881

      Canada

      Todd Purslow | Canada

    16. 54877

      Canada

      Jesse McArthur | Canada | Toronto

      My team: McMaster Marauders
      because it is a great sport to play and to watch, it is played around the world and should be recognized internationally at the Olympics
    17. 54876

      Canada

      Amie Sheppard | Canada | Caledon

      My team: McMaster Marauders
      Because it requires a high level of skill, disicpline, mental and physical fitness! it is a great spectator sport, and is loved worldwide!
    18. 54869

      Canada

      Naomi Bendavid | Canada | Toronto

    19. 54845

      Canada

      Nick Meehan | Canada | Calgary

      My team: CCIAC
      The Olympics should showcase world-class athletes, and rugby athletes are no different. If basketball can be Olympic, rugby can be.
    20. 54822

      Canada

      steve taylor | Canada | calgary

      My team: C.C.I.A.C.
      is there any other sport that can bring nations together under the same banner and buy the rival beside you a pint cuse you don't just love your team but you love the sport of rugby and so does the mate beside you!
    21. 54800

      Canada

      Jill Haigh | Canada | Toronto

      My team: Brampton RFC
      Best sport in the world
    22. 54799

      Canada

      Robert Campbell | Canada | Mount Vernon ,Wa,Usa

      My team: Eastside Axemen
      Rugby is a great sport for the Olympics as it combines so many abilities.The speed,hand eye coordination,the kicking ability,the team work and the endurance to run for 90 mins with sprints included.As well rubgy has a social element between teams and players that are lacking in any other sport I`ve seen or played.
    23. 54789

      Canada

      Andrew Mathers | Canada | Calgary

    24. 54775

      Canada

      Jens Hornbruch | Canada

    25. 54765

      Canada

      james case | Canada | vancouver

      My team: Snowcaps
    26. 54760

      Canada

      Brent Cheung | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Irish
    27. 54752

      Canada

      Kevin Allsopp | Canada

    28. 54750

      Canada

      Heather Kelly | Canada

      Rugby is amazing. In the 14 years I have played I have travelled the world, met wonderful people and had a great time!!
    29. 54746

      Canada

      Petra Hornbruch | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Canucks
      why not :-)
    30. 54717

      Canada

      Beverley Lafont | Canada | Calgary

      its a tougher sport
    31. 54713

      Canada

      Larry Sawatzky | Canada | Edmonton

    32. 54694

      Canada

      Don Wright | Canada | Nanaimo

      My team: Nanaimo hornets
      Because it is much more of an athletic event than curling
    33. 54688

      Canada

      Zoriana Workun | Canada

    34. 54686

      Canada

      John Bradley | Canada | Qualicum Beach BC

      My team: Comox Valley Kickers
      Most exciting game, short games hold your interest, easy to play.
    35. 54683

      Canada

      John Bradley | Canada | Vancouver

      My team: Evergreens RFC
      entertaining, promotes friendship , good clean fun enjoyed by 1/2 the countires around the world in 7's competition.
    36. 54680

      Canada

      Ryan Bradley | Canada

    37. 54679

      Canada

      Kathleen Bradley | Canada

    38. 54677

      Canada

      John Bradley | Canada | Vancouver

      My team: Nanaimo Hornets RFC
      because it is a huge world wide sport and very entertaining
    39. 54676

      Canada

      katie chu | Canada | toronto

      My team: saracens
    40. 54669

      Canada

      Rob Calis | Canada | Vancoiuver, BC Canada

      My team: Vancouver Rowing Club
    41. 54668

      Canada

      John Vivian | Canada | Calgary

      My team: anada
    42. 54628

      Canada

      Kristen Dmytruk | Canada

    43. 54625

      Canada

      Elaine Tseng | Canada

    44. 54612

      Canada

      Mike Wilhelm | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Canada
    45. 54590

      Canada

      Tania Derraugh | Canada | Calgary

      My team: CCIAC
    46. 54583

      Canada

      Virginia Wilhelm | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Canada
      Because it is a true test to one's abilities and a champion sport. If you research the Greek times, it would have been one of their most loved sports. It is also growing in popularity all over the world very rapidly.
    47. 54582

      Canada

      jasmine michaud | Canada | edmonton

      My team: Clan
      because rugby is a true althletic sport, and it allows growth
    48. 54576

      Canada

      Stephen Scott | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Canadian Calgary Irish
    49. 54569

      Canada

      jasmine michaud | Canada | Edmonton

      My team: rugby alberta
      because it is a great sport and i think peole should getmore involved in it
    50. 54557

      Canada

      Sherrie Gosche | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish
      Because it is a great sport that requires teamwork and dedication!
    51. 54533

      Canada

      Ian Davis | Canada | West Vancouver, BC

      My team: Capilano's
      Terrific to watch and truly an international sport.
    52. 54521

      Canada

      Mark Stocker | Canada | Calgary

      My team: CCIAC
    53. 54502

      Canada

      Hugh Jolly | Canada | calagary

      My team: calgary irish
      team work growing verry fast world wide game
    54. 54487

      Canada

      Candace Barnacal | Canada | Calgary

      My team: CCIAC
      Rugby is a truly athletic game - it involves speed, strength, coordination, quick thinking, toughness, and most importantly, sportsmanship.
    55. 54476

      Canada

      Tim Stokes | Canada | Nanaimo

      My team: Hornets
      As a team sport, sevens rugby epitomizes many of the essential aspects of the Olympics – it is simple in nature (a ball and seven players a side), it is challenging physically and mentally for the athletes, and it also entertaining for all spectators
    56. 54473

      Canada

      Paige Knauf | Canada | Victoria

      My team: Velox
    57. 54455

      Canada

      Robert Wood | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish
    58. 54447

      Canada

      Leslie Schlebach | Canada

    59. 54443

      Canada

      Frank Hunt | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish
    60. 54429

      Canada

      Leann Schlebach | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish
      It's a fast paced, entertaining and true team sport.
    61. 54414

      Canada

      Ryan O'Donoghue | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish
    62. 54410

      Canada

      Brian O'Kane | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish
    63. 54402

      Canada

      Adam Drougge | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish/Calgary fire Dept
      Its an all around sport
    64. 54399

      Canada

      Jason Blank | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish
      It's a great sport and would be fun to watch, it's already played in most countries.
    65. 54395

      Canada

      Mike Thorsteinson | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish
    66. 54392

      Canada

      Barbara Parker | Canada

    67. 54375

      Canada

      Darryl OBrien | Canada | Ottawa

      My team: Ottawa Irish
      Because it is the most dynamic team sport in the world.
    68. 54374

      Canada

      bob butler | Canada | nanaimo

      My team: nanaimo hornets
    69. 54365

      Canada

      Santiago Olmos | Canada

    70. 54364

      Canada

      Simon Bregazzi | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish
      Rugby embodies Olympic ideals more than any sport I can think of. The culture is one of mutual respect and fair play on and off the field.
    71. 54363

      Canada

      Sean Jeffery | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish
      It is one of the most reconizable sports world wide with a huge following not only in playing but also watching. It is also both mens and womens sport
    72. 54360

      Canada

      Laura Stoughton | Canada

    73. 54354

      Canada

      Wendy Parry | Canada | Calgary

      My team: Calgary Irish - Div 1
    74. 54343

      Canada

      Nairn Rodger | Canada

    75. 54342

      Canada

      colin cresswell | Canada | nanaimo

      My team: hornets
      this is a fast paced and exciting game, it has as many female follers as males and encorporates a large number of players and spectators, unlike some of the other sports that you don't get to watch just a glimpse as the person goes by.
    76. 54301

      Canada

      Tim Molyneaux | Canada | Sarnia

      My team: Saints
    77. 54280

      Canada

      Jim Moore | Canada

    78. 54272

      Canada

      Kevin Seeley | Canada | Nanaimo

      My team: Nanaimo Hornets RFC
      International sport enjoyed by millions.
    79. 54265

      Canada

      wayne edwards | Canada | Calgary

      My team: wales
    80. 54070

      Canada

      Matt Douglas | Canada | Kitchener

      My team: Wilmot Warthogs
    81. 54018

      Canada

      Jesse Hayman | Canada

    82. 54008

      Canada

      vincent fortier | Canada

    83. 53972

      Canada

      rhonda styles | Canada | abbotsford

      it is an important world renowned sport that has been gaining much more interest
    84. 53910

      Canada

      Joseph Hong | Canada | In Ontario

      My team: Canada- Argentina
      Rugby is a magnificent sport that encompases all the ideals of the olympic movement.
    85. 53880

      Canada

      Connor Hilton | Canada

      My team: Canucks
    86. 53861

      Canada

      Beverley Black | Canada | Springfield

      My team: Canada
      It is so exciting to watch, high level of competion and skill.
    87. 53680

      Canada

      steve donohoe | Canada | surrey bc

      My team: elgin park secondary
      because its great
    88. 53507

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      june Louise ickringill | Canada

    89. 53473

      Canada

      Clint Hodges | Canada

    90. 53470

      Canada

      Tyler Ainlay | Canada | Toronto

      My team: Toronto Saracens
      The best game there is!!!
    91. 53464

      Canada

      Dalton Woods | Canada

    92. 53244

      Canada

      Stephen Vincelli | Canada

    93. 53226

      Canada

      nikolas paprocki | Canada | ottawa

      My team: pearson panthers
      its kick ass
    94. 53219

      Canada

      jared bengtson | Canada | toronto

      Why shouldn't it is a better question.
    95. 53162

      Canada

      Renaud Boivin gagnon | Canada

    96. 53113

      Canada

      Ali Abdi | Canada | Winnipeg, Manitoba

      My team: Kenya Rugby Team
      because its fun to watch and its one of the best games and has so many fans too.
    97. 53081

      Canada

      Mike Schroeder | Canada

    98. 52868

      Canada

      Jeff Kilvert | Canada

    99. 52861

      Canada

      mirgine michel | Canada | fort erie

      My team: Gator Rugbyyy
    100. 52788

      Canada

      Stephanie Symonds | Canada | Calgary, AB

      My team: England or South Africa
      Rugby is a team sport that is more than passing a ball around and running, it combines endurance, strength, cardio and coordination into one.

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