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! Programs near you Change Location Change Location Midwest 3 on 3 2026 October 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 17, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 August 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 17, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 December 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 17, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Legacy Hoops (Hopkins) Session 1 Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 5, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Legacy Hoops (Hopkins) Session 2 Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 5, 2026 - May 17, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Champlin Park 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Dec 7, 2025 - Apr 9, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Blaine 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 5, 2026 - May 17, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Maple Grove 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Dec 7, 2025 - Jun 21, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Osseo Maple Grove 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Dec 7, 2025 - Aug 23, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 MBT Blaine 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 13 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 5, 2026 - May 17, 2026 View More CONTINUE TO READ FULL TEAMS ON TOUR ARTICLE sports in this article Rugby tags in this article Beginner New to Sports