Rugby is a fast-paced, team sport that originated in England, with two main formats:

Rugby 7 (Sevens) — a shorter version with 7 players per team and 7-minute halves, perfect for fast tournaments. This format gained popularity at the last Maccabiah in 2021.

Maccabiah athletes and the general public

This year’s games are open to all, free of charge, and no pre-registration is needed (subject to availability).