Rugby Dues Dot Com is a DBA of Viocam, LLC.  RugbyDues.com is a processing center for all Rugby Unions,
  Rugby Clubs, Rugby Suppliers, Rugby Associations and Rugby Foundations.

  There are two procedures:
                                    1. Existing Clients of Viocam, LLC (dba RugbyWebHosting.com):
                                               a) We will post a free RugbyDues.com format in the backend, which will allow
                                                    the administrators to post the format at anytime;
                                               b) We will provide our "Client" with a FREE SSL (Secured Area);
                                               c) The format comes with an option to edit and delete assigned "Usernames and
                                                    Passwords", which will only allow access to members and sponsors;
                                               d) This feature is free to existing clients and Viocam will only bill the "Card
                                                    Holder" 5% Per Transaction with a minimum of $4 Per Transaction and
                                                    Client will receive a 100% of the Dues Paid;
                                               e) Where sponsors are donating funds online, we will be billing our "Client" and
                                                    not the sponsors for the Transaction.  This rate is negotiable.
                                   2. Organizations who do not use our Web Development Services:
                                               a) Organizations will be required to create their own online form based on
                                                    information provided by Viocam;
                                               b) Organization will have to obtain their own SSL (Secure Area);
                                               c) Viocam will bill as follows:
                                                                                           i.) Organization will be billed at 2% Per Transaction;
                                                                                          ii.) Organization members will be billed at 5% Per
                                                                                               Transaction;
                                                                                         iii.) Organization will be billed at 2% Per Transaction
                                                                                               when sponsors donate money online and the
                                                                                               sponsors will be billed at 4% Per Transaction
                                                                                               with a minimum of $25 Per Transaction.

  For more information, please send an email to our Administrative Team.

Brief History of Rugby Union

While playing "Rugby School Rules" of Association Football (do any of you know that soccer come from this term; As"soc"iation football?) at Rugby School of England in 1823, William Webb Ellis picked up the ball in his hands and ran with it.

This sparked an interest, leading to the creation of rugby. Cambridge University immediately adopted the game, popularized it and made local rules. The game grew popular at area schools and in 1871, ten years after the common rules of soccer were set, the first Rugby Union was founded in London and firm rules of the game were established.

In 1895 rugby clubs in northern England called for compensation of lost wages for players. The Rugby League was founded as a result and a 13-player game with altered rules were created for professionals.

Rugby spread across the globe and competition emerged between countries. In the United States, the game emerged primarily on the West Coast. The lack of precise rules, ambiguities in the game and complexity of the sport drew a lot of United States players away from the game and major changes were invoked.

In 1880 the scrum was replaced by a line of scrimmage, drawing emphasis from the free-running characteristic of the game. The game continued to play with rugby rules until 1905 where the publication of photographs of a harsh game between Sarthmore and Pennsylvania created a stir. President Theodore Roosevelt insisted on reform of the game to lower the brutality with threat of abolishing the game by edict. In 1906 the forward pass was introduced to the United States game. The rules of rugby died and the game of American football was born.

Rugby continued to flourish elsewhere, with especial regard to Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. Although a handful of clubs remained in the United States, rugby did not reemerge until the 1960s. College campuses turned to the sport because it was one where many could play and escape the rigid discipline and professionalism inherent in college football. Minimal costs, constant action and the opportunity for frequent play with a primary emphasis on fun also attracted many. The number of clubs grew from about 80 to over 1,000 between 1964 and 1980.

The United States of America Rugby Football Union (USARFU) was formed in 1975, creating added recognition and a measure of organization. The sport continues to grow and now played in over 80 countries worldwide. The rules of rugby continue to evolve and amateurism remains as the dominant characteristic, even though the sport is professional at the top level.

The game turned semi-professional in the United States in 1995 with the formation of the National Super League, a 2-division league made up by 14 clubs from all parts of the country. Not sanctioned by USARFU, the league split into East and West Divisions, and now has 16 members, continuing to provide top quality competition for the clubs involved.