English sport is a broad term that encompasses many different sports. Two of the most popular English sports are Rugby and CRICKET. Rugby is a team sport that involves two teams of fifteen players competing against each other with an oval-shaped ball. It is believed to have originated in England in the early 19th century. CRICKET is another team sport that is believed to have originated in England in the 16th century. It involves two teams of eleven players competing against each other with a bat and ball. Both sports are popular in England and around the world.