2015 Varsity Rugby 2015 Varsity Rugby 2015 Varsity Rugby was the 2015 edition of four rugby union competitions annually played between several university teams in South Africa. It was contested from January to April 2015 and was the eighth edition of these competitions. All four 2015 Varsity Rugby competitions used a different scoring system to the regular system. Tries were worth five points as usual, but conversions were worth three points, while penalties and drop goals were only worth two points. All Varsity Cup games also had two referees officiating each game, props' jerseys featured a special gripping patch to ensure better binding,
Rugby union in Egypt Rugby union in Egypt Rugby union in Egypt is a minor but growing sport. The governing body is the Egyptian Rugby Football Union, which was founded in 2008. It is a member of the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR). Rugby was first introduced into Egypt by the British, and was generally played by expatriates. However, the departure of the British from the region meant that the game went into sharp decline. Like many other North African nations, Egyptian rugby tended to look to Europe for inspiration, rather than to the rest of Africa or the Middle East. However, the Dubai