We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

rugby should be an olympic sport because there will be more teams competin than the world cup and there is more chance for young talent to come through

would be good for developing rugby countries and developing young rugby talent in the stronger countries

There is a legendary code of contact in rugby where you give 100% on the pitch but afterwards you shake hands and grab a drink with your opponents. This is exactly the kind of spirit the Olympics stands for.

rugby is one of the best sports out there and still needs to be reconised

If its good enough for soccer, then rugby should be there as well.

Truely a team sport!

A Great game for all ages including Geriatrics o Gymru June 2010 deserves to be on the olympic field of sport.

Rugby should he olympic because it is one of the best and most physical sports there is, if football can be an Olympic sport then rugby should be aswell ..

Football is in the olympics so Rugby should be!! It is a better sport, more entertaining and has every right to be included.

It would the pinnacle of the game, rugby has a great record for fair play and sportsmanship and it would give the opportunity for countries such as Fiji and Samoa a genuine medal opportunity.

why not ?

is a great team game

its an excellent sport and deserves it!

if synchronised swimming with all the star appeal it has is there 7's should definitely, run if over 2 or 3 days in packed out stadium not being used for anything else while swimming is going on!

Why should football be in it and not rugby, for gods sake olyimpic commity just involve and have done with it

Rugby is a everything that the olympics is about, it has passion, determintation of athletes and courage. But mainly because rugby brings everyone together to share in happy memories.

becuase its an open, fast, exiting game, that isnt to predictable

because it gives more people a chance to play rugby

It should be an olympic sport because it's the best sport in the world and everyone will be there to watch it.

For the Sheer banter

Because it is a sport no different to tennis and it should be in the olympics

because it brings rugby to other parts of the world

Rugby can bring all nations together as one, on an equal playing field. its a fast, enjoyable game that the whole world loves.

Rugby not only unites fans (unlike football) but unites countries (like South Africa), The sevens code of the game has proven to be both an exciting display of athleticism, respect, courage and stamina, but also has shown that many countries are able to compete at the higher levels, with countries such as portugal, spain, kenya etc (all regarded as minows in the full 15 code) all able to compete at the top level.

Because it is an open, fast exciting sport which several nations could compete in, and one of about 10 nations could win it.

Love its fast pace, physical edge and its honest mentallity.

Much better than some of the shit thats already in there, so why not rugby ?

Rugby is now being played by more countries and sevens is a good sport to watch with plenty of action of short periods.

Challenging competitive sport that supports the Olympic Games' ideals

Exciting

Its an opportunity for smaller countries to win gold medals, and countries from all over the world, Kenya, USA, Japan etc all compete to an excellent level

7's is a fast and exciting team sport that requires a high degree of athletic skill and discipline.

The ethos of the game is like that of the Olympic movement

Culture fits the Olympic games perfectly.

Its a great sport that brings all nations together,unlike football!

Entertainment, flair, athleicism, William Ryder.

To have the greatest sport in the world in the worlds greatest event

Pierre de Coubertin himself would have supported this campaign.

Rugby is the ultimate team game played across the strata of society.It has a rich historical background which is continuing to expand across the world.

Because it is a tremendously competitive and growing sport played by many throughout the world.

Because it is one of the most sporting team games, played by many, supportive of many and able to involve all sorts of skills and capabilities under the one banner. A true Olympic sport if ever there was one.

To ensure its global growth and show the world that true sports men and women can be role models for our youth.

It is the only sport on the possible list of new olympic sports that has a truly global appeal.

Sevens are now truly a world sport,there is no guaranteed winner as has been seen with new countries such as Kenya,USA,Germany together with other sides from every continent competing well with the established countries. The fitness and skill levels of the players make sports like soccer seem pedestrian in comparison.

it is the best team game in the world

Exciting and I enjoy watching it

a sport with true olympic values

Because it reaches all genders, ages, shapes and abilities.

This game should be there for the excitement value