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Rugby in Britain is one of the most exciting games that attract spectators from all over the world. One should not miss the chance to experience the thrill of Britain rugby. Rugby gained most of its popularity in Britain after its marvelous victory in 2003 World Cup.
In Britain, two types of rugby tournaments are held annually – one is the Rugby League and the other is the Rugby Union. In the Rugby League, each of the participating teams consists of 13 players. Most of the players taking part in this competition are professional ones. The other Britain rugby tournament – Rugby Union is more popular in the country. In this event, the teams comprise 15 players on each side.
The Guinness Premiership is one of the other most renowned rugby tournaments, which consists of 12 teams from different parts of England and the neighboring countries. Leicester Tigers and Bath are the two most popular rugby teams of the country who have won the maximum number of Premiership matches. Magners League is a huge rugby event of Britain, which is also known as the Celtic League. The other rugby tournament to involve many renowned rugby teams from Britain is the British & Irish Lions tour. This tour is held once in 4 years.
Some of the other rugby tournaments where the British teams take part include RBS Six Nations Championship, Heineken Cup.
Most of the rugby tournaments in Britain are held between the months of September and May. Many rugby tournaments at the school and college levels take place at regular intervals during this part of the year. The Rugby School in Britain has contributed a lot in producing many fine players of the game at the international arena since the 19th century. A few of the rugby players of Britain to have earned international fame include Dwayne Peel, Brian O’Driscoll, Gareth Thomas, Paul O’Connell, Josh Lewsey.
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