subject: The Rise of Women's Rugby [print this page] The Rise of Women's Rugby
When people hear the word "rugby", the first thing that usually comes to mind is a group of people playing a game of American football without helmets and pads. Indeed, many mistake the game as a variation of American football. However, despite the steady increase in rugby's popularity, many people still mistake the game to be a purely man's sport.
Women's rugby leagues are also becoming more popular around the world, with both amateur and professional leagues being held in different countries. In fact, the number of women playing rugby has increased by more than twice its original number during the last five years. There are at least 250 women's rugby clubs in United States colleges alone.
The reason why more women are playing the sport each year is because of rugby's unique culture. Unlike most team sports, where players usually exhibit animosity toward and discrimination against other teams, rugby teams have good relations with each other, and anybody is warmly accepted regardless of team affiliation which promotes camaraderie and a uniquely positive sports culture. Colleges all over America have shown increasing support towards women's rugby teams.
Rugby officials in the USA are still expecting significant increase on the number of women's rugby players and varsity teams in the coming years. Today, the Women's Rugby League World Cup is the biggest women's rugby competition, with teams coming from different countries all over the world. Participating countries include Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Pacific Islands, France, Tonga, Great Britain, Russia and France.
The United States won the first Women's Rugby League World cup back in 1991. However, in 1994, England took the championship title from the Americans during the finals. New Zealand finally became the champion in 1998, and has won every world cup since. The next World Cup will be held in 2014, four years after the most recent World Cup.
Although not every female rugby player aspires to play in a women's rugby league, it is still noticeable that women's rugby is getting more attention from women that want to experience a physically challenging team sport. It is also a good way for women to find more friends and practice sportsmanship.
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