Rugby later became Rugby Union in 1871, with Rugby League branching off it in 1895. Other football codes such as American football and Australian Rules split off in the 1800s as well. Football doesn’t imply anything about kicking. Also, if the main aspect is kicking, why not call it ‘kick-ball’. read more
Rugby league enjoys only minor participation in other states of Australia due to competition with Australia's other premier football code Australian rules football, and the high junior level participation rates of other sports such as soccer and basketball. read more