We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

off course it has to be in olympics, there are 100 thousand reasons.

Rubgy is a game the world enjoys as evident by the many contests played globally. An olympic spot would generate a new and exciting atmosphere for veteran fans as well as create a new fan base.

A great game with friendly and helpful supporters. No history of agression off the pitch. Great team event.

World Class sport ie Rugby World Cup and many team sports in the olympics aren't.

Because its aa recognised sport watched by millions and all sport genres should have the opportunity to compete in the Olympics because that is what the Olympics are about!!!

Rugby 7's embellish the virtues of team sports and sportsmanship. The 7's version of the game allows even the non major rugby playing nations a chance at winning a medal if included in the Olympics as was shown at the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 in Dubai.

Rugby is a sport that encompasses a wide range of skills and is played by men and women as well as enjoyed by kids. From around the world, rugby unites like no other sport. Rugby is the epitamy of contest and good sportsmenship. No abuses a ref in rugby. There are no riots in the stands - simply - well done or never mind. Rugby has helped to change nations and give recognition that we are all on the same playing field. Rugby is fast, fun, exciting and memoriable. Perfect for the olymics.

A true team sport with a widespread international baserepresenting the de Coubertin ideals.

Best sport in the World

Because it is espouses the best values in sport

Now a global sport with skill and support from both Male and female competitors. There are strong teams but as the World Cup showed, many countries are able to perform at the highest level on their day. The one-sided mathches are now a thing of the past.

Rugby is the ultimate test of everything that defines an athelete.

It is a sport the pulls communities together, a sport you are happy to take your young children and is growing in support every day.

Good two day event, draws the crowds, does not need a special ground to be constructed.

It encompasses all the olympic values, is a great crowd sport which is growing at a fast rate.

perfect sport for the olympics

because it's the game they play in heaven!!

Truely global sport played and supported by young old, black white, male female

It brings the world together!!!!!!

Great Spectator Sport

We entertain and love to win that's what modern sport is all about and that's what kenya sevens is all about

Rugby Sevens is all the things that active sport should be - running, tackling, skills, team work, open, all shapes and sizes, its global and every team has a competittuve chance to win

It is a good multi cultural sport with a huge global following.

Because it is a highly disciplined and regulated sport with elite athletes that has global appeal.

sevens is a game for everyone - and so should be represented in the olympics - the games for everyone...

comradery, perfect team game, crowd numbers!

It is far more deserving to be an Olympic sport that baseball or basket ball. Rugby is truly an international sport and the number of participating countries is growing each year. Look at the world cup for example. Both the 15 a side game and the 7s have a huge global following.

Because it is a rela sport unlike synchronized swimming or badmington.

Unites all nationalities!

It is a true sport of champions that encompasses the olympic spirit.

Because it is an awsome game!!

Rugby is truley a global sport, played by all religions, race & creed. Showcase an amazing, fast, fun & action packed sport....

Becuase it is the ultimate in entertainment when it comes to team sports. Rugby 7's has been a proven success in terms of entertainment for everyone for many years!

The 2009 sevens season and world cup should be reason enough

Because it is a truly international sport that tests the desire and heart of every player.

Rugby is a sport that brings out the best in people, and brings communities together. It is not restricted by borders, religion, race or nationality and therefore engendersthe Olypic ideals perfectly.

Because it is simply a sport which deserved it!!

Because it is simply a stunning and exciting game to watch and it would do the sport so much good in terms of recognition and publicity.

Just go to any one of the big 7s tournements and see the passion and atmosphere generated, and it is also a great sport to watch.

7s should have been an Olympic sport years ago...great stuff.

becouse rugby is game like any other game and peaple love rugby

Because, 7s rugby is way better than the sports already offered now! Look at the RWC 7s '09. Rugby is popular, fast, HIGHLY entertaining, and definitely unpredictable.

Rugby is the sport with the most public attention after the Olympics and the Tour de France. Millions of young passionate people are playing this sport.

Best sport in the world.

It is a sport for true atheletes, encourages team work and brings together many cultures with a shared passion. Just go and watch the Hong Kong or Dubai sevens to see this in action!