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Iowa men’s rugby features humble beginnings, but tight brotherhood - The Daily Iowan

Summary by The Daily Iowan
In a state where sports like football, wrestling, and basketball reign supreme, an informal meeting in 1966 on the University of Iowa’s campus established a new yet classic sport from across the Atlantic — rugby.  Rugby, an often physically demanding sport, originated in England in 1823. The sport involves 15 or seven players on each side and is divided into two 40-minute halves, with each team trying to score as many points as possible in the a…
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The Daily Iowan broke the news in on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
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