We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

The Olympics are about Heart and Passion...is there a sport that better fits these two words? I don't think so!

it just should be!!!!

I believe that Rugby should be an Olympic Sport as it has more followers than some of the minor sports already included and it is very exciting to watch

If someone can tell me why it shouldn't be. Its teh most popular and fast growing sport in the world - and theres still a deep passion within the game look at the Dubai Sevens, Hong Kong etc

Getting rugby into the Olympics means more attention, more supporters and thus, new young players for the game!

Because it caters for all body types and has a great social and ethical ethos.

Good to promote rugby

Because its an exciting, physical sport played by highly trained athletes. Isn't that the essence of The Olympics?

rugby is played by more than a hundred countries and should be in the olympics

for all the smaller rugby nations benefit

To foster the spread of a truly competative ball game that is highly visual & exciting to compete & watch. It is a growing world wide sport.

Recognition for this fabulous sport

BECAUSE IT'S CRAP WITHOUT IT

best sport in the world

Rugby is more global than anyone thinks - especially 7's. It is a fabulous form of the game and is brilliant for development of the game. 7's rugby at the Olympics would only serve to make the game more popular, and would add an extra spectacle to the Olympic Games

Because Rugby is a a very popular world-wide team sport in line with the traditions of the Olympics

There should be no question - Rugby for Olympics!!

Its a world sport!!

It one of the best sports promoting team spirit

it is game that can be played by people any shape or size

Because rugby promotes honourable behaviour and conduct.

Soccer is in the Olympics why can't soccer? All athletes from any kind of sport should have the opportunity to participate in the olympics ...

beacause its a great sport...and better than all the other ones that are in there noe

greatest team sport around. fantastic spectator sport. no spectator violence. extremely entertaing. great spormanship.

Because it is a great sport

Because it is an a fanastic game to watch and each year has more and more followers

Because it could be a good opportunity to see "values of the life" at olympics

More to the point is why should it not be? There is no justification whatsoever for rugby not to be included as an olympic sport. If it was an olympic sport, smaller nations with teams, like Cyprus, would receive state funding to promote the game whereas, at present, state funding is nil because it is not a recognised olympic sport. How on earth can we hope to promote this magnificent game with no government support?

To raise awareness of Rugby Sevens

I believe Rugby to be the poor relation to football and being an Olympic sport should raise awareness among the general pulic

exiting team game that is a crwd pleaser that can onl;y be good for all senior teams

The game is fast exciting and the people who play are true athletes, this is physical sport with a lot of skill requiered.

It is a sport promoting the true values of competition & teamwork and will grealty enhance the team aspect of the Olympics.

Its for men with odd shaped balls and what true legends are made of..

it is amazing that we should even be having to petition to gain this goal..rugby is what true sport is all about..

Rugby is a great game. It makes boys into men, it bulds character and it forges great friendships. It's truely an Olympic Sport.

Rugby is a great team sport and has many spectators.

It should be included because unlike soccer, it is an entertaining test of skill and teamwork that can be enjoyed by all the Family.

The best sport under the sun. period.