Rugby X is a variant of rugby union, or more precisely rugby sevens, in which teams are made up of five players, typically three forwards and two backs.
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Matches are much shorter, usually played for ten minutes, without any half-time break.
Highest governing body | World Rugby |
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Nicknames | X, Rugby X |
Characteristics | |
Contact | Full Contact |
Team members | five |
Mixed-sex | Separate competitions |
Type | Team sport, indoor, variant of rugby union |
The game was invented by Ben Ryan as variant of rugby sevens with more speed and action, and was first launched on 29 October 2019 as a six teams international tournament in The O2 Arena, London.
The rules (law variations) are similar to rugby sevens and are approved by World Rugby.
The game is intended as a fast-paced version of rugby sevens, but contrary to this seven-a-side version, its rules vastly diverge from the rugby union classic rules:
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The project was initially launched by Ben Ryan, former Olympic gold medalist Fiji's coach, with the cooperation of both World Rugby and RFU; the first tournament being held in London, England.
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