We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

it appeals to so many different nations and is of relatively low cost and accessible to anybody throughout the world and anyone can have a go.

It's the best sport in the world.

brcause its a great game and it will be great for the world to have it at the olympic

recognising both female and male rugby achievements and the sport itself

global sport played in 100 countries. higher audiences than synchronised swimming or hammer throw.

Everyone loves rugby!

Because rugby is a sport that people of ane size or shape can play, its the every mans sport

Played by men and women,epitomises sporting struggle, fair play, skill, and is geographically inclusive - lots of countries, including poor ones, play rugby

Becuse more people need to bleed and get hurt in the Olympics... Rugby or horseback jousting one or the other...

its a team that need more world recognition, maybe if its played at the Olympics America play it more...

Because it is much better than a lot of other Olympic sports.

Because it is fast and exciting - a great spectator sport.

because its a great game for the spectators as well as players

played world wide and is very competitive.

Rugby should be an Olympic sport as it is a fast and dynamic game that has wide appeal. While I would support both versions of the game at this level the seven a side version would be particularly good from a spectator point of view.

Its great for women in NZ and provides so many opportunities

Opportunities for so many people, will grow the sport.

Because 7's is a growing sport and is strong for both male and female, its great entertainment in terms of television viewing.

Rugby should be included in the

Its a great sport for people of all shapes and sizes. Its values are different to any other sport (theres something special about your body on the line for your mates)it is a great sport to teach young people about respect for each other.

Only if there is a equal female competition and female input into the decision making, far to sick of women being shoved to the back.

It is a game played by every major nation, and is enjoyed and loved by all

Yes

rugby should be an olympic event because it is a great game that brings everyone together

It is an international sport deserving of a permanent place in the Olympics.

Now truly international

rugby is a great sport - and sevens is even better!

Because it is the BEST game in the world

Because it is a global game but at the same time it needs to raise it's profile and standard in other countries because we all want to play in Heaven

Rugby is everything sports!

Q: Why should rugby be a Olympic sport? A: Because it is a global sport and brings many cultures and different races together.

Brilliant Game should be recognised internationally

great team game tat caters for all shapes and sizes adn chnages people live sin a positive manner

Stupid question

Cause its awesome

Because rugby is rapidly gaining in popularity and if hockeys and basketball is there why shouldnt rugby

A great sport, has a large group of fans.

To bring the people and passion of a sport that was already once an Olympic event to world to show that Rugby players on the highest stage ARE as worthy as Olympians!

International team sport with passionate supporters, great game for all shapes and sizes.

Ask the 40,000 people who every year pack out Hong Kong Stadium.

Rugby is a great sport that is rapidly becoming a world wide sport and getting more and more professional in different parts of the world, every day.

ITS CO0L

Rugby should be included in the olympics seeing that it is one of the biggest international sports in the world!! Give them one more option to show how is the best!!

Finally, a real sport in the Olympics. ;-)

Rugby is an entertaining game that should be enjoyed by all around the world

It's an exciting , fast -paced athletic game epitomising the ideals of the Olympic movement that needs to be seen on the world's greatest sporting stage ASAP.

Because it has been a major world sport for years now, one of the most popular in the world.

Its a great team game

It is the ultimate team sport

because it's exciting

because it is the best game ever

It epitomises team values and is southern hemispheres pre-eminent sport

Because rugby is a highly competitive sport which is fun to watch and play. It deserves to be ranked in the category of most popular sports where basketball and football belong.

To promote rugby worldwide, esp in the US so rugby gets more coverage on the major sports networks.

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Rugby should be in the olympic games as it is a major sport that is enjoyed by many nation wide

because its all about team work and good sportsmanship along with the comraderie and the skills needed to play as well as the support you get within the team as a whole.

Because its a fantastic spectator sport and has widespread global appeal!

Because its a great game and 7s would be a great spectacle with a chance for many small countries to win medals!