1. 57039

      USA

      SJ Braun | USA | Saint Louis

      Because it rocks...
    2. 57034

      USA

      Ezeal Bagby | USA | Norfolk

      My team: Old Dominion University Rugby
    3. 57030

      USA

      Nelda Stephens | USA | Minneapolis

      My team: U OF MN WONEN '80's
      Rugby should be included because it is the ideal team sport. Thirty players working in quick unison as ball moves by kicks, passes and punts, only Captain speaks-polite,yet gutsy action. No hooligans!Popular, respected, mentally and physically challenging, rugby is played around the world not just to compete, but to have fun! Put us in coach rugby's ready to rock the world!
    4. 57024

      USA

      Sammy Sofa | USA

    5. 57016

      USA

      Scott Hamilton | USA | Orinda, CA

      My team: Lamorinda Rugby Club
      No other sport contains the same esprit de corps and spirit of sportsmanship in the face of such physical competion. It is perfectly positioned to enhance the message of the message of the Olympic Games.
    6. 57010

      USA

      Zoe Longdon | USA | winnebago

      My team: stl sirens and rockford ravens
      it is the best sport in the world. in no other sport can you take out your anger and still be so friendly with the other team. this sport teaches real sportsman ship and gives you life long friends.
    7. 56984

      USA

      Ryan Stephenson | USA | Dunlap, TN

      My team: Nooga
      Its a worldwide sport. And it is growing fast in the U.S. The Olympics would benefit greatly if they added rugby.
    8. 56975

      USA

      thomas mcgarry | USA

    9. 56972

      USA

      Desiree Leaupepe | USA | Camarillo

      My team: Channel Islands Orca Rugby
      It should be in the olympics because it is time to let the world know that rugby does exist and to define the difference between rugby from soccer and football. Rugby is worth something to watch
    10. 56966

      USA

      Pablo Daniel Varas | USA | Miami

      My team: Tridents
    11. 56964

      USA

      Mark Lewis | USA | Irving, TX

      My team: UD Groundhogs
      Because it's the second most popular game in the world, and by far the most challenging and enjoyable!
    12. 56960

      USA

      Molly Owen | USA

    13. 56959

      USA

      Jeremy Cole | USA

    14. 56958

      USA

      Ryan Johnston | USA

      My team: Mississippi Mad Dogs Rugby
    15. 56951

      USA

      Rohn Wegweiser | USA | Cincinnati

      My team: wolfhounds
      more of a sport than curling end of question
    16. 56950

      USA

      Emily Phillip | USA | Chicago

    17. 56943

      USA

      Nancy Decker | USA | Stratham NH

    18. 56937

      USA

      Penny Marchiel | USA | Aurora

      My team: US Air Force
      It is an international sport.
    19. 56934

      USA

      Zachary Illingworth | USA | Long Beach

      My team: CSU Long Beach Club Rugby
    20. 56933

      USA

      heather hiller | USA | cimarron

      because its a pure sport and deserves it a lot more than some they have in the games.
    21. 56932

      USA

      Brad Rand | USA

    22. 56931

      USA

      Aaron Simpson | USA | Pittsburgh

    23. 56930

      USA

      joshua johnston | USA | virginia beach

      My team: virginia beach falcons
      because like soccer which is an olympic sport, rugby has been around since the 1800's and played internationally since then. while there were issues with the 1924 olympics, the security measures and maturity of the world has greatly increased. We owe it to these great athletes to represent their countries in the olympic arena.
    24. 56923

      USA

      Nathan Garant | USA

    25. 56922

      USA

      Christopher Lane | USA | Chapel Hill, NC

      My team: UNC Touch Rugby Class
    26. 56921

      USA

      James Horton | USA | Asheville

      My team: Asheville Men's Team
      It is definitely an olympic sport that people from all over the world can play and enjoy.
    27. 56919

      USA

      Shawn Bumpus | USA

      rugby should be in the Olympics because it is a great sport and worth while to watch
    28. 56915

      USA

      Evan Davis | USA

    29. 56913

      USA

      Zach Lukasik | USA

    30. 56912

      USA

      Sallie Martin | USA | Little Rock

      My team: Little Rock Women's Rugby Club
    31. 56909

      USA

      nolan bodkin | USA

    32. 56908

      USA

      Tony Davis | USA | Milwaukess

    33. 56906

      USA

      Jackson Dawson | USA | Tacoma

      My team: UPS Rugby
      Water Polo, Ice Dancing, Curling, and Ribbon Dancing are all currently competitions in the Olympics.
    34. 56905

      USA

      Brenda Cobb | USA

    35. 56904

      USA

      Will McGuinness | USA | Parker

      My team: Regis Jesuit Rugby Team
      Rugby is the second most played sport in the world.
    36. 56901

      USA

      Cavan Dunne | USA | Bayville

      My team: New Zealand All Blacks
      If they had Badminton (which is boring a lame to watch) as a sport for the Olympics, they should have Rugby (which is badass and fun to watch).
    37. 56894

      USA

      Andrew Gillilan | USA | St. Louis, Missouri

      My team: Royals rugby club
      .best fucking sport ever.
    38. 56893

      USA

      Andrew Gillilan | USA

    39. 56889

      USA

      Joseph DeLaura | USA | St. Louis

      My team: Ireland
    40. 56888

      USA

      diego berger | USA | tucson

      My team: Barbarians
      beacause rugby is one of the worlds best sports.
    41. 56885

      USA

      max sterling | USA | charleston

      My team: Charleston Outlaws
    42. 56881

      USA

      Mark Camponeschi | USA

    43. 56880

      USA

      chris bakos | USA | Brunswick

    44. 56879

      USA

      Lila Zucker | USA

    45. 56877

      USA

      david glas | USA

    46. 56876

      USA

      Mary Zegadlo | USA

    47. 56869

      USA

      Michael Osborn | USA

    48. 56860

      USA

      Stephen Pusateri | USA | Pittsburgh

      My team: Pittsburgh Rugby Football Club
      because it is one of the most exciting and inspiring games to watch. please bring it back to the olympics. let these dedicated players compete for a olympic gold.
    49. 56853

      USA

      Megan Mahaney | USA | Buffalo

      My team: SUNY Brockport
      It's a sport that has been around for many, many years, and there are many different countries that play rugby.
    50. 56852

      USA

      Kelly Gaughan | USA | Portland

      My team: Portland Rugby Club
    51. 56843

      USA

      Daniel Snyder | USA

    52. 56828

      USA

      Joseph Shelton | USA | Richmond, VA

      My team: Richmond Lions RFC
      The ultimate team sport.
    53. 56815

      USA

      Jamie Slattery | USA | Laguna Hills

      My team: Irish
      It's a true sport that tests both endurance and strength. Those boys deserve a shot at a medal more than anyone...
    54. 56812

      USA

      Sarah Bridenbaugh | USA | Atlanta, GA

    55. 56810

      USA

      Adam Stosak | USA

    56. 56805

      USA

      Albert Ainuu | USA | San Diego

      My team: USA Eagles
      It is a world sport played all over the globe and is most exciting and very entertaining to watch.
    57. 56803

      USA

      Christian Taylor | USA | Los Angeles

      My team: San Pedro
      Because it's a real sport for real men and women! No pads and no synchronized swimming. It's also part of the British culture!
    58. 56796

      USA

      Eduardo Krumholz | USA | Houston

    59. 56791

      USA

      Ian Seitz | USA | South Jordan Utah

      My team: Bingham Miners and All Blacks
      Because it takes more skills then any other sport!.!.!
    60. 56789

      USA

      Jeni Matias | USA

    61. 56787

      USA

      Robby Kokoszka | USA | Chattanooga

      My team: Chattanooga RFC
      Why not? It's better than Curling I must say!...........
    62. 56786

      USA

      Morelle Marra | USA | Kinston, RI

      My team: University of Rhode Island Women's Rugby
      Because it is as much a sport as any other.
    63. 56783

      USA

      Jill Schooler | USA | Redondo Beach, CA

      My team: UCLA Bruins, OSU Cowboys
    64. 56782

      USA

      Alex Henriquez | USA

    65. 56776

      USA

      Guerra Jessica | USA | Greeley

      My team: UNC Women's Rugby
      Rugby should be entered into the olympics because like all other olympic sports it is full of passion,heart and competition. It brings countries together on the pitch to play one game together. That's olympic worthy.
    66. 56774

      USA

      donald grafwallner | USA | greenfield

      My team: milwaukee unitd
      i think rugby should get in the 2016 olympic's because its a very out going sport not that many play here abput it and it can start new things
    67. 56773

      USA

      Lonnie Shankling | USA | Los Angeles, CA

      My team: THE ALL BLACKS
      Rugby should be in the Olympics because its such a great sport. Whar other sport is as entertaining and pride filled as rugby. Come On! Bring Rugby to the Olympics!
    68. 56772

      USA

      John Shaw | USA | American Fork

      My team: UVU Rugby
      Because it's so much better than the rest of the sports you watch, and to put it simply if handball can be an Olympic sport then why not Rugby?
    69. 56761

      USA

      Armando Ruelas | USA

    70. 56758

      USA

      David Smoot | USA | Dallas

      My team: Oklahoma State Rugby (Alumni)
    71. 56757

      USA

      Marvelly Fuentes | USA

    72. 56755

      USA

      Danielle Dearnley | USA

    73. 56750

      USA

      Nick Fajardo | USA | Bloomington

      My team: Bloomington Spartans U-19
      Its the best sport that i have ever played.
    74. 56731

      USA

      Lala Pio Foxworthy Foxworthy | USA | San Diego, California

      My team: Manu o Samoa, All Blacks, USA
      110% qualified! It's a hardcore, "R&R, "real raw" competitive battle of the Fitness in body and spirit, without helmets and all!
    75. 56726

      USA

      Paige Prete | USA | Ashland

      My team: Ashland Eagles
      Rugby should be in the Olympics because it's awesome and rugby is a competitive sport for men and women alike and they should have the right to compete for the gold for the US!!
    76. 56705

      USA

      Ryan Maley | USA | Thousand Oaks

      My team: Outlaws
    77. 56691

      USA

      Victor Giannini Sr. | USA | Akron

      My team: U. of A.
      Because it's a great sport!
    78. 56679

      USA

      Katie Wurst | USA | St. Paul

      My team: Twin City Amazons
    79. 56678

      USA

      Tim McGrath | USA | Redmond, WA, USA

      My team: Northwest Old Boys
      Rugby used to be in the Olympics and it would be great to bring it back. It's a sport that's growing in popularity world-wide and it's re-addition to the Olympics would only enhance that popularity. It's a fabulous spectator sport.
    80. 56670

      USA

      Ralph Courtney | USA | Newhall,California

      My team: USA Rugby
      it the best team sport out there

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