Rugby League is a contact team sport that originated in England in the late 19th century as a split from rugby union. It is played between two teams of thirteen players each on a rectangular field. The objective of the game is to score points by carrying, passing, or kicking an oval-shaped ball to the opponent’s end of the field to score tries or goals. A try, worth four points, is scored when a player touches the ball down in the opponent’s in-goal area, while a goal can be scored through a conversion kick or a penalty kick.
Rugby League is characterized by its unique scoring system, set rules of play, and fewer stoppages than rugby union, making it a fast-paced game. The sport has a significant following, particularly in countries like Australia, England, New Zealand, and France, and it features professional leagues such as the National Rugby League (NRL) in Australia and Super League in Europe. The game promotes skills such as endurance, strategy, and teamwork, and it has a range of tournaments, including international competitions like the Rugby League World Cup.
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