We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

Because it's the greatest sport in the world and should be on such a stage.

7s is popular across Asia as well as the major playing nations. The crowds for the Comonwealth Games were great and more and more countries are active in the rugby world cup.

Because it's the only gentlemans sport left and the camaradery is fantastic

A phyiscally and tactactally demanding spectical

coz its a hard sexy sport

As a major sport why is it not represented as most other mjor sports are.

bring rugby back!

best sport

its a sport that embodies the multi national and cultural ethos, that has a place for everyone no matter what shape or size and that although professional still holds true to the corinthian ideal

because otherwise the olympics is boring (apart from 100m!)

Because it is a game that is growing in popularity rapidly and if it was at the Olympics then it would only help further its popularity

Its such a fantastic game, and definately be in the Olympics

Olympics means sports, and there's nothing sportier than rugby!!

one of the few contact sports lef tin the world that is played fairly , with honour, and the players still respect the referee

It is fun and active

Because it is a great game and is often sadly overlooked.

It's a sport that has grown in numbers, especially since 2003!

it should be an olyimpic sports because it is different to what is normaly in the olympics amd makes a wider range of sports

Because it offers opportunities to men and women from a host of nations to participate in a wonderful game that will help spread rugby to more and more countries in the future

Sevens rugby can be played by men and women, there is no social or cultural restriction and is ethically and morally very close to the Olympic goals.

Because it is a team sport which fits brilliantly alongside the Olympic ideal

It would be amazing to play for Cyprus in my home city where I grew up in front of friends and family. The Olympics bring the whole world together just like rugby unites people of all ages and races.

cos its the best sport ever !!

It is a global event which over 10 countries have a realistic chance of winning, more than many sports at the olympics. It is the ultimate game of speed, skill and stamina where fans of all countries mix freely together

7s is now a global sport and growing. And what a game it is...!

Embodies the Olympic ethos of fair play, competition, fun and excitement.

There is a whole host of reason why rugby should be an Olympic sport. 1) Inclusive of men and women 2) Worldwide reach 3) smaller countries with greater chances of medals 4) Will be a good ROI for the IOC

It is a proper sport with a huge following and played in many countries (and we are quite good at it so may even get a medal!!)

Because rugby has a tradition for uniting people from different cultures on an equal and level footing. Promoting respect and team work in a truly international sport.

It is a fast and exciting team sport played all over the world by all genders and races.

if football can be an olympic sport why cant rugby? for many countries it is the national sport!

because rugby breaks down barriers and teaches respect for all

We are already represented by our country in this sport and would like our own identity instead of having a British team.

having played internationally fro the last 10 years i have seen the impact rugby 7's has had on its community. the lesser nations have grown and grown now competing with the best. there's no such thing as an easy game for players anymore and for the crowd it full on for 2-3 days seeing some of the best skills on show in rugby. have a look commonwealth games in 2006 and then world cup 2009 this game will lighten up the olympics!!

much greater game than many already played at the olympics

Rugby is one of the most entertaining and competitive sports in the world, although the olympics is more well-known for track and field evens, the likes of football, hockey etc. are all widely covered sports, so why not rugby!!

Is a truely global sport for men and women and promotes team work and fantastic morals

because it is a fast and skillfull and a very entertaining sport and should have been included long before now

Why Not!!

Sevens rugby is explosive, exciting and entertaining. Rugby in general has a high level of sportsmanship amongst players, officials and fans, and embodies perfectly what the Olympics represents.

Why not??!!

Has a huge following on all continents. Still mostly amateur.

rugby is a sport which any body type can play a sport for all and it up holds the ideals of the olympic games

Because its a game that already brings nations together. Lets bring some more together!

Because rugby is the only all inclusive sport in the world, it covers all shapes and sizes of people, anyone can play

It is a true world sport that needs to be recognised as such in the way other major sports are. It is exciting, intense and can bring a whole new audience to the olympics.

It is a fast dynamic team game, that puts a premium on fitness and skill

fast paced, skillful, widely played, great sporting ethic of togetherness and respect.

Rugby is an exciting, tactical and unpredictable sport to watch. With so many countries throughout the globe taking to the game, it has to be included!

Because it is an entertaining and exciting sport played by a large number of people across the world at all levels of ability.

Because it is a true sport and test of athelticism

a great game played by the rules

Rugby Union is a growing internatinal sport enjoyed by professionals and amatures alike as well as growing hoards of supporters, it is probably the most entertaining of all team sports whilst being fiercly contested yet the most disciplined, the 2012 games are the ideal place to start rugby as a an Olympic sport as the game has its origins here, there can be no issues surrounding hosting peliminary rounds or finals as we must have the best rugby facilities in the world, it would be a fantastic opportunity to involve facilties from some of the universities such as Leeds, As a Player, coach and promotor of the game I am behind this inititave all the way

Rugby is a world class sport which would benefit the olympic ideal.

Great game, brilliant way of showcasing it and developing other nations to play the sport