10 Amazing Facts About Rugby Teams on Tour June 2, 2023 | 1 minute, 5 seconds read 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 Change Location Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Mounds View 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 6 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 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 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 Andover 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Lakeville 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jul 11, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 M1 Volleyball M1 Volleyball Fall Classes Sports Offered Volleyball About 12 miles from you Training (Camp, Clinic, Class) • Co-ed Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Orono 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 16 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jul 22, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 St. Michael-Albertville Fall 3 on 3 League Sports Offered Basketball About 22 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 Force Soccer Club 2025-2026 Competitive Season Soccer Tryouts Sports Offered Soccer About 7 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Co-ed, Boys, Girls Jun 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 View More sports in this article Rugby tags in this article Beginner New to Sports