We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

It is just a valid sport as any other.

The Olympics has a large variety of sports, all that challenge the physical fitness of individuals on differing levels and styles. Other for teamwork. Rugby is the embodiment of teamwork, style and fitness of individuals. Rugby is a global sport. Let is be represented in a global stage.

because its banging mate

Either 7s or full XVs would be brilliant - if namby pamby football is in there, why aren't we!??

Perfect sport for filling the stadium before the athletics! Good range of competitive countries playing 7's.

Because is the epitome of Olympic sport, speed, strength, guile, skills and above all teamwork!

its the nost played ameture sport in the uk

It embodies the truest olympian ethos of competitive physical team sports

Rugby is a well-established game that draws huge crowds for international events. It is a good test of athleticism and team spirit and totally in keeping with Olympic ethios.

It's a great sporting spectacle fitting for the Olympic stage.

why not , world coverage , rugby is for all shape and sizes ,its a team game,

Because it's awesome!

Rugby's values conform to the Olympic ideal

You know it makes sence .... Get it in there!!!!

Most other 'popular' sports partake in the games plus rugbu is adaptable and exciting.

Rugby is the finest spectator sport and ought to be in the Olympics.

It is pone of the best games in the world, and it would give smaller groups a change to be recognised.

well u got ping pong but no rugby

because i said so

Its a global sport and not just a niche. Sevens is the perfect format for all nations to take part as it is very different to the 15 man game and is not ALL about size and power. Its a brilliant spectator sport

The game of rugby fits in with the true Olympian spirit. Hard fought competition for pride and glory and yet everyone plays and everyone is shown the utmost respect when players leave the field, from the officials to the players themselves. Rugby is truly an inclusive sport where regardless of size, shape or speed there is always a place for any potential player. It would be a perfect fit.

It's a fantastic sport that has a long-standing heritage and a huge following right down to grass roots level

It is a sport for all, male, female, large , small, strong , fast, and skillfull, now played by countries big and small , look at the IRB sevens

Why shouldn't it be? A fabulous sport enjoyed by everyone the World over.Fantastic sportsmen in evry sense of the word

Because it is worldwide and offers access to all. Widening viewing equals creating more opprtunity.

Why should Rugby be Olympic? Because it is a worldwide sport with a great amateur tradition and is worthy of inclusion both in 7aside and 15 person format!

Its a fast and open games and entertaining to watch! The sport is becoming bigger in other country's too so why not.

7's has a perfect set up,game time & development worldwide to be an olympic sport - shame it cannot be in 2012

one of the most popular sports in the world and is a sport that is growing day by day. It would also benefit both rugby and the olympics if it was involved.

cuz its flippin amazing

because its the best and most competative sports in my opinion. it would be just as big a hit as the athletics olympics thats how good it could be

The greatest sport in the world should have been in the olympics years ago, simple.

Rugby has the power to bring people together

its exciting, its fast and can be fitted in to the olympics better than football plus a better atmosphere

because it's way more of a sport than anything other poxy olympic event

it is a massive sport and the committed professionals deserves the opportunity to be olympians!

Because rugby is a national sport within wales scotland ireland and also england and has many many followers, and i think rugby should be included in the olympics becuase its a game that everyone loves !!

Rugby is a fast game where something is always happening. It also gives other nations a chance to get a gold medal in the Olympics.

Wales might win something

Rugby is becoming a global sport which has always united it's fans throughout the world. Rugby supports travel the world to follow their teams and would bring a true carnival atmosphere to the Games. Rugby is a game of intelligence, power, speed and agility offering 80 minutes of excitement and importantly - entertainment. Through Rugby the young can learn some of life's basic but fundamental life skills and competencies such as the desire and motivation to succeed, the ability to deal with failure and success, team work and co-operation, resilience and determination, confidence and communication skills - what other activities can offer so much and MORE! Rugby is a truly gladiatorial but honourable sport with the majority of players being fantastic role models who contribute to their local community and that of the communities they visit - look at the lions this summer. Rugby is fast becoming a global game and the inclusion in the games will only further enhance this.

Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Indian Ocean Games, South Pacific Games and Panamerican games from next year...

It is a sport like no other that encompasses all the attributes needed for a modern olympian as well as a fantastic social side.

becasue it is a fantastic, competitive and enthralling sport which would capture the imaginations of the fans and raise its profile

rugby 7s

The most exciting team sport in the world with the best atmosphere which would fit perfectly with the olympic image

Because its a fast, fun and entertaining team sport that is always played in the spirit of the Olympics and would be perfect to get the crowds in.

its fast entertaining and already popular..kids everywhere can play with little equipment

7's rugby would be a great addition to the Olympics.

Rugby Union is a vastly competitive sport, played in the right spirit with great sportsmanship and respect by all who are involved. It is a physical battle, played and watched by Gentlemen and Women. It is a hugely popular sport that is fast growing all over the world. Exciting to watch, usually closely contested games, fast paced and requires enormous skill, strength, stamina, presence and calmness of mind. This is the worlds greatest game.

Because it can be played by anyone without resorting to expensive equipment like horses

If soccer is then why can't we have a sevens competition at least? Seven's competitions take place around the globe and take a matter of days to complete...it's a no-brainer to me!