Hello From RUGBY, UK (agricultural, place, famous)

[plazma]

Hi there, I recently discovered the USA also has a rugby.

I was intrested in how your rugby got its name? does anyone know the story behind it?

Best Regards n Thanks in Advance to any replies.

Matt.

[gjak]

I thought you might be interested to know that Rugby, ND is the geographical center of North America!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby%2C_North_Dakota

Check out this web page for the answer to your question. It was initially named Rugby Junction after the famous railroad junction in Rugby, England.

Geoff

[rclowe]

Hi plazma,

How is jolly old England these days? As a rugby player, coach and referee for over 20 years I have always wanted to visit the birthplace of the game.

Rugby, Tennessee, was founded in 1880 by British author and social reformer, Thomas Hughes. It was to be a cooperative, class-free, agricultural community for younger sons of English gentry and others wishing to start life anew in America.

Here is a site, if you are interested:
http://www.historicrugby.org/

Cheers,
Cullen