We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

The game is one of the oldest out there, its ridiculous that curling is a olympic game but rugby isn't.

I honestly dont believe another sport has all the qualities that rugby does. All qualities that run in tandem with the olympic ideal. Not to mention the chance that many nations not used t an olympic podium could well experience it given the nature of Sevens rugby

Because rugby is a real sport!

It is a true competitive team sport, and a game that win's by points, and not by judges

Most exciting game in the world!

A past Olympic sport, rugby has the global reach, interest, audience, commercial viability, and excitement to be one of the great Olympic sports. In a few years time the final of the Olympic Rugby tournament could be as important as the final of the Men's Ice Hockey tournament is to the Winter Olympics.

Because rugby is also a sport.

I have been playing rugby since this spring. I joined my school team and then decided to join a club team during the summer since I enjoyed it so much. In my limited experience, I know that almost everyone involved in rugby becomes an avid fan, and I have no doubt that it would be a success at the olympics.

No side. it's the very basic idea of rugby.

its one of the best physical games in the world.

it is a great global sport

It is the single greatest team-based tournament format sport in existence. It also is the most athletically demanding sport.

Its one of the greatest sports in the world

Rugby should be Olympic because the spirit of the game could augment the atmosphere the Olympics strive to achieve - an atmosphere of both competition and brotherhood.

I think the important question is "why shouldn't it?" - I can't think of one reason...

Its bigger than alot of sports in the Olympics, I think rugby player deserve the right to play for a Olympic metal.

Is rugby not a team sport requiring skill and athleticism? Is that not what Olympic sports are all about? I say yes to both of these and therefore believe rugby should be given Olympic competetive status

Olympics showcase top athletes, top athletes play rugby.

rugby is the the perfect combonation of agression and skill.

Because Rugby is the ultimate team sport. It is hard hitting, fast pace and very big in a lot of countries. It would be a perfect fit for the olympics

Funnest game on earth

rugby should be olympic because it is the only major sport that isnt olympic. it was in like the thirties but the olympic board robbed us

Rugby is one of the most popular international games on the planet. It's draw will be a massive advancement in the Olympics in terms of viewership and sponsors. It is also an emerging sport within North America, and having it in the olympics will only further it's promotion to Canada and the USA.

Rugby should be an Olympic sport because of all the sports that I have ever played it is the only one that truely embodies the definition of a team. Passion. Honesty. Love. Trust. Faith. Power. Everyone becomes a family when they are playing rugby, whether it is the risk or adrenaline that fuels the games and the concern and power, it happens to everyone and for everyone. You are constantly working together and more dependant on eachother that in many other games because even the slightest move you make can change the intricate tapestry that is a rugby game whereas in other games it does not work that way. Rugby is truely an amazing and spectacular sport that deserves to be in the Olympics and I hope that more people can see that.

Rugby should be part of the Olympics because it offers an unparalleled level of competition and camaraderie. Every rugby match demands athletes to push themselves to be faster, play harder, and reach a higher level of achievement.

in my opinion, rugby is a greater test of athleticism than some sports currently included (ie. shooting). rugby involves a sense of camaraderie and friendship among competitors which i believe symbolizes what the olympics is all about.

It is a family sport for all ages, physical, tactical and very sociable.

It rocks - best sport to watch.

Cause its better than baseball

It's highly entertaining. It takes a lot of skill and is very competitive. To me it truly is a sport for Olympians.

It embodies the spirit of teamwork, competition, and passion for sport; intertwined with the Olympic dream.

It should be in the olympics because it takes leadership, courage, skill, strength and determination to play the game. This sport can not be played as one and only as a team.

It's the greatest sport EVER!

It is one of the single most physically demanding sports in Athletics

Rugby is a global sport that is exciting to watch and values fair play and sportsmanship. David

Because it's a great game!!

Because it's the best sport in the world and there is a sence of community about the sport of rugby that would bring the world together

becoz its one of the most popular sports......

if ballroom dancing is considered a 'sport' worthy of the Olympics...rugby should have been part of it a long time ago.

there are few sports as exciting to watch as 7's rugby. The honor, the comraderie, the dedication of the sport of rugby fits in with the ideals of the olympics.

Are you kidding me. Rugby is an extremely athletic and exciting sport to watch.

Its a great sport to watch and participate in

Fun, exciting and currently played in over 150 countries.

7's Rugby is the most exciting, high paced game ever. Bringing it to a forum for everyone to experience will be awesome.

because it has a longer history than many other sports that is being played at the olympics, and there are so many people wanting this for to be happening! Plus so many people will be watching the Olympics if rugby is in. no doubt.

Rugby is ferociously competitive as well as a gentlemans sport. The combination of speed, agility, skill, strength, power and intelligence required to be successful at an olympic level cannot be found in any other discipline. It must be brought to the olympic stage.

What a great inclusion to the Olympics, a fast, exciting spectator sport!!!!

Encompasses the Olympic motto of "Citius, Altius, Fortius." or "Swifter, Higher, Stronger."

It is a sport of passion and true athleticism.If hockey is an olympic sport - then Rugby should be! Those who play, know.

Because it is a sport that requires tremendous skill and ability. It for sure should be included in the Olympics.

It is a competitive Team sport with physical and mental excersise for all who participate at whatever level. It is unisex and for all ages......let it grow!

Rugby is one of the greatest sports encouraging team work and discipline from an early age.

One of the only sports that shows true team spirit and its a way of life!

Intensity, Power!

It is an all inclusive sport. The rugby world cup is the 3 largest event following the Olympics and Fifa soccer.

Rugby is a great game that teaches valuable life skills and should be spread to the world!!

Rugby should be an Olympic sport because it promotes teamwork, a strong competitive spirit, and good sportsmanship. This was my first year of Rugby and I have made friends that are now closer than a blood brother to me.