How old is rugby?

Question

How old is rugby?

Answer 1

The legend is that William Webb Ellis started it in 1823 at Rugby School in England, but there is evidence that he didn't pick up the ball and run it in for a goal in a game of football.  Since the origins are couldy, rugby really came into concrete existence in 1871 when the Rugby Union was first founded and the game codified.  However, similar games had existed for hundreds of years previously, such as Irish caid, Cornish hurling, and many other ball games that had been in existence previously.

Answer 2

184 y.o.

Answer 3

William Webb Ellis actually ran with the ball in hand in 1823

It was named after the School that he attended at the time.

Answer 4

Older than American Football, but younger than soccer.

Answer 5

Rugby started in 1823, so look for a great party in 2023.

Answer 6

william webb ellis first started it in 1823

Answer 7

Its about 184 years old or there abouts.  When it became regulated and had its own rules I really can't say.