Rugby union started in the Scottish Borders town of Melrose in 1883 . With quick-fire matches , end-to-end action and points galore , the speeded-up , pared-down version of rugby union satisfies a 21st-century urge for smaller , faster , flashier fare . A butcher called Ned Haig came up with games to raise money for his local club . Fiji and New Zealand have both won the Rugby World Cup twice . Sevens will be a part of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro .
Rugby union started in the Scottish Borders town of Melrose in 1883 . A butcher called Ned Haig came up with games to raise money for his local club . Fiji and New Zealand have both won the Rugby World Cup twice . Sevens will be a part of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro .