Could someone tell me why rugby is not an olimpic sport?

Question

Could someone tell me why rugby is not an olimpic sport?

Answer 1

It used to be and I think the last time rugby was in the olympics was in 1924 and the gold medal went to the USA.  I think lit has never returned to the Olympics because in '24 the crowd jeered during the US national anthem.

Answer 2

Any team game needing a stadium sized ground will struggle to get to the Olympics particularly when you are looking at 40-45 minutes a half plus say accomodation for up to 30 players per team.. I think they had Rugby Sevens at the Sydney Olympics. Remember Laham got hurt there.

Football has only come into it in recent times.