We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

It's short, it's exciting and it gives smaller nations who otherwise have limited success at olympic games, a chance for success

because its a major sport and should be more recognized world wide

coz we're good at it, and we like medals.

Rugby is a unifying sport, an excellent example of community and all of the Olympic ideaology - from grass roots right the way through to the elite!

International interest, passionate competitors and supporters, no performance enhancing drugs, skill not money drives results

Fast, exciting, action!!!

Sevens rugby presents a opportunity for many countries to do well, not just the established, traditional rugby powers such as England, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, etc. Kenya, Fiji, Samoa, Portugal, USA are all capable of winning a medal. Sevens is also a growing sport for women. It is a great spectator sport that will appeal to all.

Its the greatest arm wrestle on earth - the question should be - why not!?

Because I would like to represent NZ at it.

Because its a world reknowned sport.

Why not? Fabulous sport - loved by millions, any country can play it.

Rugby is the best sport in the world and it would help more people see how great the genius game is and join us fans!!! Hi

it the best game in the world

Because its a fast growing game that should most definitely bring in some serious cash.

All kinds of sports players deserve a chance at the olympics Ka Mate!

Because it doesnt hurt to have another sport at the olympics and rugby would fit in well as it is already at the commenwealth games.

Its a popular international game, that meets the Olympic criteria of faster and stronger!!!

Participants of the game of Rugby are athletes equal to any athlete who currently able to partake in the Olympics. The enterainment value of watching these teams go head to head is priceless.

its only 80mins a game and you will get viewers around the world watching and lots of supporters going to watch live games. It is an exciting sport and I am a kiwi so Rugby is in my blood

because its a game smaller counties like NZ excel at

Coz it's global already, much more so than many other sport's already catered to, at the Olympic's!

It's a great spectical and is gaining world wide popularity.

cause it the best contact sport around

just another thing to put on our multis

Cause it is a great sport to play

it is an extremely competitive sport with multiple teams having a chance in all competitions. The Olympics would automatically become the pinnacle event of the sport

cause then we can go tab and bet on it CAREEEE!

its good to watch

Rugby is a world recognised sport today and it's a shame not to see it on the biggest stage of all where it deserves to be. Rugby has been knocking on the door for a long time and i think it should now be open

because it is a game of physical prowess and mental stamina

because it is a great global sport and 7s rugby is quick and can be finished in 2 days look at the following of the 7s circuit around the world. and new zealand can get a gold

Because it is great specator sport.

Because people from all walks of life and cultures have a chance to `come together

Because its a top sport

Because it is the greatest game EVER!!

Fast-paced, action-packed, lots of games in one day with a festival atmosphere and lots of different countries and styles and possible upsets. Keeps you on the edge of your seat!

It is fast (both game play and game length) and exciting.

Peoples game

Because it is a national sport and very well watched and would increase the number of spectators and income to the Olympics

Rugby is the most popular oval ball sport in the world. It should be in the Olympics because the Olympics needs an oval ball sport. Rugby is also a game of sportsmanship, fairplay and camaraderie.

Because it is so popular.

It is a world wide game enjoyed by all and along with the excitement of watching it for all ages it will also be marketing it to countries that are also not so familar with the game.

crowd appealing team sport for both male & female

rugby is one of the best games in the world, with a larger audience every year, its a global sport

To get more people to play rugby!

cause its an awsome sport for spectators and players

Far more relevant than golf, played competitively by so many nations... Golf has the majors and doesn't need to be in the Olympics!

Has far more people watching than other olympic sports and more and more modern games are being added to the olympics showing what people are trending towards

Rugby is a fast, physically and mentally demanding game which tests not only an individuals skills but a whole teams capacity to communicate evaluate and execute game plans, set plays and spur of the moment break downs. These are skills seen in olympic sports right across the board, all embodied in the one sport.. this is why rugby should be an olympic sport.

It is great entertainment and it will be a good compeitition worthy or the Olympics

More Gold for NZ

Because it is the greatest sport in the world.

Because NZ will win!

Because its a global sport and only getting bigger, let those other countris have a chance to compete at olympic games