History
Roman Football's roots trace back to Harpastum, a physically demanding Ancient Roman sport involving a small ball and two opposing teams. The aim was to control and advance the ball across the playing field, employing strategies that often resembled a mix of modern rugby; wrestling and bare knuckle boxing.
Eventually Harpastum branched off into several distinct disciplines (including modern day football). In Italy, we find records of a game called Calcio being played as early as 1470 which drew heavily from Harpastum.
Variations of these games have played a part of civilisations globally and proliferated all aspects of society. From the playgrounds to professional associations do we find the competitive principles of Harpastum being played out.
Rugby; Gaelic Football; Aussie Rules and American Football all share these common principles while developing complex rulesets over time.
We're stripping this back.
Going back to our roots and celebrating the competetive spirit of the Gladiator War Games by establishing an Association and League which will allow as many people as possible to enjoy the sport.
Today
This is Roman Football. A blend of traditional principles and modern disciplines to create one of the most intense spectacles available.
There is nowhere else in the world you will find 50 elite level athletes taking to the field in this all out war.
50 Players. 1 Ball. 0 Substitutions.
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