10 Amazing Facts About Rugby Rugby, without doubt, is one of the world's greatest sports. Rugby, without doubt is one of the world's greatest sports. Played by tough tackling men and watched by millions... Many of who still don't know the rules (and yes, we'd include some World Cup referees in that), in fact many fans might not know all they should. To build up your own personal rugby fact file here's a few weird and wonderful facts about 'chasing the egg'. 1. The mysterious origins of the oval ball... While modern balls are made of high tech materials and often spend months in design, the first ever balls were made by a rather creative man called Richard Lindon out of pig's bladders covered in leather panels. 2. ...and the tragedy of it However the hand pump and valve had yet to be invented Lindon's own wife had to blow up the balls by mouth. Tell that story to the next lady you hear moaning about washing the team kit. Then run you crazy fool! CONTINUE TO READ FULL TEAMS ON TOUR ARTICLE Programs near you Change Location Midwest 3 on 3 2025 December 3 on 3 Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 October Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 August 3 on 3 Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Wayzata 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Mar 24, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Spring Lake Park 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Apr 18, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Jordan 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls May 25, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Hope Fieldhouse (Rosemount) August Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jun 27, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Osseo Maple Grove 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 10, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Legacy Hoops (Woodbury) 3 on 3 Basketball Lea Sports Offered Basketball About 16 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Apr 18, 2025 - Aug 3, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Chanhassen 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 19 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Apr 18, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025 sports in this article Rugby tags in this article Beginner New to Sports