We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

It's the ultimate team game

Rugby is an amazing game displaying some fantastic aspects of sportsmanship that would do the olympics credit

fun and exciting with still a great amateur feel to it that fits with the ethos of the Olympics

Great entertainment and played in the true spirit of the Olympics.

History of great events at Commonwealth games - proven entertainment and popularity with spectators. Rugby upholds the Olympic tradition of sportsmanship, endeavour and mutual respect.

It is the only gentlemanly contact sport. Something that the world should learn. Play very hard but be friends afterwards

better than other sports which are being considered for olympian status

Its grown into a game where the teams are like family, its more interesting than football and all grudges are dropped off the pitch, the guys who play are genuinely nice and respectable guys

Look at what a success it is in the commonwealth games!

The olympics is about sport, and Rugby is one of the greatest sports that there is!

Because it is a natural beautiful game of skill and unlike soccer has not had all the agression taken out

Popular sporting event, played around the world inviting all people to be involved. Excellent ethic, with an excellent atmosphere around the world. No matter where you go in the world there always seems to be a link to the game of rugby.

Exciting, engaging for fans, appeals to people of all ages and sorts

It's global, fast furious and fun.

There are enough countries that play it and such a great sport just isn't popular enough (puting it in the olympics would increase its popularity)

7's rugby is scintillatingly exciting & easy to understand - just what the Olympics need !

Why not, if you can put football and tennis in which have been professional sports for years as far as I can see their is no arguement. Also we spend far to much time thinking about what other want, if England wants it then lets have it, after all we are paying for 2012

Because of its wide-ranging presence and growing appeal to all nations, big and small, across all continents.

It is high end entertainment and better than watching pro footballers play 11 a side football!

a rapidly growing exciting international sport

Every country in the world can put a 7-a -side team together and it is highly skilful and entertaining

To bring this fantastic sport to the forefront of public opinion, and to encourage younger sport people to participate

RUGBY IS PLAYED IN VARIOUS CODES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. JUST LOOK AT THE RUGBY WORLD CUP TO SEE HOW WELL LOVED OUR GAME IS.

It's skillful, challenging and exciting and it makes for good TV. There's a good following Worldwide from all ages and both sexes.

It would make the perfect Olympic sport, and bring rugby to a worldwide audience.

to promote the game more and to put more rugby on the tv

FAST AND FURIOUS FAR MORE INTERESTING THAN MANY OF THE SPORTS/EVENTS CURRENTLY IN THE OLYMPICS

Believe it a sport that can be played by all nations and is a global sport

of course it should its a sport loads of people love

7's is ideally suited to the olympic ethos

It is a hugely popular sport worldwide, being high on the agenda of many countries in terms of support. Elsewhere it is only growing, for example places in Africa and Europe, and we need to continue this!! Making it an olympic sport would benefit everyone, and would attract huge support and continue the growth of this magnificent game.

Rughy is a team sport with a similiarity and strong following to soccer and hockey - both Olympic sports

7's are fast competitive and athletic - a must for the Olympics!

Because it is a fast flowing game which is easy to follow and can be played by both genders.

because it brill an not borin

because it is highly competitive and a true sport

It is a recognised worldwide sport played on all the continents

Because it is an exciting, honest, true sport.

Seven a side rugby is an offshoot of 15 a side rugby union, and is a sport which needs total fitness and commitment with high standards which in my opinion meets the standards of the Olympics.

Its a world wide sport for men women and children. The spectators are very well behaved. The referee is respected

7s rugby is the perfect format for the olmpics

This sport is ideal for the Olympics

Because it is the greatest sport of all!

action packed -easy to watch

The game needs little equipment and can be played by young people of both sexes all over the world. We have had youth teams from India and Africa at a tournament at our club. Including rugby union in the Olympics will increase this enthusiasm

Its a popular glbal sport

It would encourage more people to play rugby and there are many supporters who would want to see the games

Because its the sport of men

Rugby 7s would be great to see in the Olypmics

Rugby is the best sport in the world

It is the greatest team game in the World!

Because it is predominently an amatuer sport that abides by the Olympic ethos

Because it's a total team game involving supreme fitness, athleticism and skill. It has an ethos of personal discipline and is played by men and women. It is also a very social game

Rugby is a great community sport that involves the whole family, from youngsters of 7years up to the Wrinklies at 70+ years. Rugby clubs encourage all abilities to get involved and have a great ethos that is based on friendship.

its more of a sport than some sports thats is already in and is far better supported

For the same reason all the other sports are in the olympics...? To bring hope to talented people that they may get a better quality of life.To encourage people to work as a part of a team. And to reward people that deserve it for their hard work and discipline. And finally to increase the awareness and interest of one the greatest sports that has been created.

Rugby has the biggest following after soccer and is still an amatuer sport in most areas. It makes a great spectacle and is ideally suited as an Olypic sport (as it used to be).

Popularity

Rugby 7's is exciting, quick and highly competitive. It encourages nations to take up the sport

It develops real sportsmen and women with character and discipline, which are much needed characteristiocs for young people today

Rugby is a world-class sport with a huge following, and for it not to be represented at Olympic level would be a disgrace

Rugby is a worldwide sport and should be recognised within the Olympic movement