SOCCER VS RUGBY

Facts About Soccer

• Soccer is a sport that originated from the UK
• They called it football
• Soccer is a international sport
• Soccer have more rules then rugby

FACTS ABOUT RUGBY

• Rugby is more like football
• Rugby is an international sport
• Not really popular in America
• You can kick, run, and throw the ball in rugby

SIMILARITIES

• They both originated from the UK
• They both have a 90 yard field
• They both have two goals on each side
• They both have an out of bounds area

DIFFERENCES

• They both have different shaped balls
• They both have different rules
• They pass the ball differently
• Rugby you hold the ball and run
• Soccer you have the ball at your feet

SOCCER, BETTER IN WAYS

• You can play soccer with anyone
• You can play any time in the day
• You don't have to practice every day
• Good exercise

RUGBY, BETTER IN WAYS

• You can tackle people without getting a card
• Easy way to score points
• Fun to tackle people
• Funny to watch

HOW THEY ARE IMPORTANT

• Countries often celebrate soccer and rugby
• They have parades for there winnings
• Most of the fans will go around the world to watch there games
• If you are rugby or soccer player you get paid about 17million a year