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What is the origin of rugby union football?
Rugby School in the first half of the 19th century
How many players are there in each team in a typical rugby union game?
15 players
What shape is the ball used in rugby union?
Oval-shaped
When did rugby union become openly professional at the highest level for the first time?
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Which organization has been the governing body for rugby union since 1886?
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Which countries were early exponents of rugby union, apart from the Home Nations of Great Britain and Ireland?
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When was the first international rugby match played, and between which two teams?
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When was the first Rugby World Cup held?
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What are the names of some important annual international rugby competitions?
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Which major private schools had different rules for rugby football during the early period?
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