In the 1930s rugby was adopted by the Chinese military so as to instil aggression in the soldiers. It is still widely used by the Chinese forces, however, the benefits are considered to be gained from the camaraderie and character building aspects of the modern game. The first 15 a-side rugby league was founded in 1990 among universities based in eastern China and it was not until 1997 that the Chinese National team came into being. Since then Rugby has spread slightly throug