The Origins of Rugby Many believe that rugby was (A) in 1823 when, according to Mr Bloxam of Rugby School, William Webb-Ellis "with fine disregard for the rules of football (soccer) as played in his time, first took the ball in his arms and ran with it, thus originating the distinctive feature of the Rugby game." ... The Rugby Football Union was formed in 1871 and immediately made hacking and tripping illegal.
――関東学院大学 文・経済学部(2月7日実施)――2005年