Rugby is the most famous sport in Ireland, though they lost their first match against England; now Ireland is one of the best rugby teams in the world. Gaelic football is also very popular in Ireland, with rules combining aspects of rugby and football, played with a ball similar to volleyball. Golf is also popular in Ireland, known as the "Kingdom of Golf" with many courses, enjoyed both professionally and casually. Hurling, the third most popular sport, involves 100,000 licensed players using hurleys and sliotar balls that can reach 110 km/h.