We want Rugby at the Olympic Games:

Because it is a beautiful game - a game for hooligans played by gentlemen!

Because it is one of the most competitive and exciting sports in the world, and tournaments such as the World Cup in 2007 and the RBS Six Nations over the last few seasons show that.

why shouldn't it..??

as its quick and exciting and a lot more fun to watch than the other sports that have been put up for olympic contention

Because rugby is the ultimate sport - Faster, Higher, Stronger

rugby is much more exciting than football and it encourages fair play

Because Rugby is the best sport in the world!

Its great. Olympics need a physical sport that isn't fighting.

i watch all the irb series and truely is exciting and would bring so much more to the olympics and the british teams have done well this year with wales winning the world cup and england finishing second

rugby is an exciting game to play + watch, and should be played all over the world 8).

Rugby is global. 7s is an expanding market and the compact version of the sport couldn't be better suited to the Olympics.... Plus its a good day out on the lash for spectators!!!

World wide appeal, all ages, sexes,classes and abilities.

It is the most exciting world wide ball sport played today, by both men and women.

It's more popular than ladies beach volley ball!

Most exciting game, exhibiting skills and fair play at both amateur and professional levels.

I a a Welsh man living in Madrid Spain, nd Rugby is the best intenational community here. Great friendships are created all around the world (which surely must be an Olympic ideal).

Because it is one of the most complete of team games.

Its a sport that any shape or size can play it beings people together

If football is in why not rugby 7's? A brilliant sport that keeps all entertained.

Because it rocks!!!

Why isn't it?

7s is one of the most popular, exciting and fastest growing sports around and would be a fantastic addition to the olympics, especially with its popularity in the commenwealth games

Social, enjoyable, fast, spirit of sport

why not!!!!!!!

because its a great game that is worthy of olympic status.

Rugby is the best example in modern day sport of the olympic ethos, to play hard, play fair, but above all shake hands and be friends at the end of the game.

It's the best sport in the world!

Because it's the best sport in the world!!

Due to its intensity and being physically exerting whilst requiring tactical knowledge, Rugby spreads passion to everyone who comes into contact with the sport.

it's more of a sport that, power walking

Rugby is a sport for all shapes and sizes and can be played by people from all walks of life. Rugby sets a great example to children and young people of how to respect referees

7's rugby is more exciting, & has more worldwide followers than the modern pentathlon, shooting, synchronized swimming and archery.

THE BEST SPORT EVER

Good and competitive and it is a REAL SPORT

It's a very entertaining and exciting game and would be a great addition to the festivities! And also would bring this amazing game to some countries and people that have perhaps never had the chance before.

A game for real athletes.

its a great team sport and it brings people together for the right reasons enjoyment

it is exciting to watch, and as the sevens series shows, every nation has a chance

Rugby is the best sport in the world, Played it,Coached it, lived the Dream

Rugby is a game that is played in an atmosphere of mutual respect & strong off-the-field friendship. The ideals of Rugby are the embodiment of the Olympic ideals.

The most entertaining of all sports, a must for the olympic games!!

Rugby is one of the traditional sports which we should continue to promote to young people and is a very entertaining sport to watch.

Because its awesome!!

because it is an amazing sport, that attracts huge numbers of supports, it wuld certainly fill out all of there venues, football gets a world cup and olypmics so why cant rugby do that 2? in many countries it is the 1st choice national sport

7's Rugby would be perfect - lots of competitive nations, and a good use for the stadiums too!

basically rugby is the best sport in thw world. And it NEEDS to be in the olympics to prove how good in is!!

Of all the other sports in there, Rugby is one of the biggest and widespread so it should definitely be included.

Because it is just as much as sport as football or martial arts or any othe rolympic sport, it is the ultimate team sport which is excatly wat the olympics is all about team competition.

exciting, more countries can win it than other sports. womens game is strong, developing countries play the sport well. good breeding ground for young talent

Because it Rugby 7's is a truly international sport that encompasses what an Olympic event should be about: Strength, Pace, Power and Skill.

Rugby is a much-loved sport and show respects- I though that was what the Olympics was about? When have you seen riots after a rugby match?!

because its the best sport in the worl by far (Y)

Because it's the best game in the world.

Spectacular! Fun.

It's a sport which can keep you on the edge of your seats. You may be dominating the game but it all comes down to scores :)

It is a sport that brings people together in a competitive way

fantastic sport should be at long last recognised for being a sport that is very enjoyable and entertaining to watch