Rugby in the U.S

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Grant Nelson Send message Joined: 7 May 12 Posts: 709 Credit: 798,537 RAC: 1,694	Message 1284623 - Posted: 16 Sep 2012, 22:04:25 UTC
	I have only seen a few teams play Rugby here but have watched it on TV. I can say one thing I would like to see more of it here.
	ID: 1284623 ·

WinterKnight Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6985 Credit: 17,528,413 RAC: 15,428	Message 1284651 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 0:06:14 UTC
	I not sure I'm seeing this. Does this mean that in the near future we might have a decent conversation with our cousins across the pond that includes the words backs, wings, locks and hookers.
	ID: 1284651 ·

Scarecrow Send message Joined: 15 Jul 00 Posts: 4351 Credit: 416,922 RAC: 58	Message 1284679 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 3:15:29 UTC - in response to Message 1284651.
	I not sure I'm seeing this. Does this mean that in the near future we might have a decent conversation with our cousins across the pond that includes the words backs, wings, locks and hookers. Heck, I could talk to you at length about backs and hookers right here and now. But it would have absolutely nothing to do with Rugby.
	ID: 1284679 ·

VBobier Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 41259 Credit: 32,363,362 RAC: 6,212	Message 1284690 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 4:15:07 UTC - in response to Message 1284679.
	I not sure I'm seeing this. Does this mean that in the near future we might have a decent conversation with our cousins across the pond that includes the words backs, wings, locks and hookers. Heck, I could talk to you at length about backs and hookers right here and now. But it would have absolutely nothing to do with Rugby. Plus wings and locks, if one wants to stretch it some... ____________ BSG Anthem My Facebook page
	ID: 1284690 ·

uli Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 8032 Credit: 3,816,261 RAC: 1,589	Message 1284698 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 4:44:44 UTC
	MMM guys, you are skirting the line here. Let's get back to Rugby please. ____________ Pluto will always be a planet to me. Cash Donation Specialist
	ID: 1284698 ·

VBobier Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 41259 Credit: 32,363,362 RAC: 6,212	Message 1284701 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 4:52:50 UTC - in response to Message 1284698.
	MMM guys, you are skirting the line here. Let's get back to Rugby please. Yes Mam. ____________ BSG Anthem My Facebook page
	ID: 1284701 ·

WinterKnight Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6985 Credit: 17,528,413 RAC: 15,428	Message 1284712 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 6:09:37 UTC
	Back on track after that deviation, the only place I know in the US that has regular Rugby reports is NY Times, Global sports page, you have to scroll down a little.
	ID: 1284712 ·

VBobier Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 41259 Credit: 32,363,362 RAC: 6,212	Message 1284713 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 6:11:55 UTC - in response to Message 1284712.
	Back on track after that deviation, the only place I know in the US that has regular Rugby reports is NY Times, Global sports page, you have to scroll down a little. Well no matter what, like any new sport, it'll take a while to take off, if ever that is, but We'll see. ____________ BSG Anthem My Facebook page
	ID: 1284713 ·

uli Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 8032 Credit: 3,816,261 RAC: 1,589	Message 1284717 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 6:21:04 UTC
	Sorry Vic, but Rugby is old. ____________ Pluto will always be a planet to me. Cash Donation Specialist
	ID: 1284717 ·

VBobier Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 41259 Credit: 32,363,362 RAC: 6,212	Message 1284718 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 6:26:34 UTC - in response to Message 1284717. Last modified: 17 Sep 2012, 6:29:50 UTC
	Sorry Vic, but Rugby is old. Ok, but so far the game only exists down to the collage level and no lower, according to the wiki... ____________ BSG Anthem My Facebook page
	ID: 1284718 ·

WinterKnight Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6985 Credit: 17,528,413 RAC: 15,428	Message 1284722 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 6:52:31 UTC - in response to Message 1284718. Last modified: 17 Sep 2012, 6:53:07 UTC
	Sorry Vic, but Rugby is old. Ok, but so far the game only exists down to the collage level and no lower, according to the wiki... The kids in the US play a non-contact version called Flag Rugby. Possibly because a scrumb might be regarded as too dangerous. There have been deaths and broken spines due to collapsed scrumbs and because it is so densly packed it is not easy to supervise and referee. Not unknown for punches to be thrown, biting of ears or gouging of eyes etc to occur within the scrumb. And in a loose scrumb you can also get hacking or raking by those standing on the people underneath with their studded boots.
	ID: 1284722 ·

Julie Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 8924 Credit: 1,509,471 RAC: 4,257	Message 1284759 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 11:19:47 UTC
	Rugby is not that known over here. I don't even know if Belgium has a rugby team. ____________
	ID: 1284759 ·

Chris S Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 19 Nov 00 Posts: 23345 Credit: 4,627,305 RAC: 3,952	Message 1284798 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 14:23:29 UTC
	Belgium Rugby
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VBobier Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 41259 Credit: 32,363,362 RAC: 6,212	Message 1284810 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 15:00:10 UTC - in response to Message 1284722.
	Sorry Vic, but Rugby is old. Ok, but so far the game only exists down to the collage level and no lower, according to the wiki... The kids in the US play a non-contact version called Flag Rugby. Possibly because a scrumb might be regarded as too dangerous. There have been deaths and broken spines due to collapsed scrumbs and because it is so densly packed it is not easy to supervise and referee. Not unknown for punches to be thrown, biting of ears or gouging of eyes etc to occur within the scrumb. And in a loose scrumb you can also get hacking or raking by those standing on the people underneath with their studded boots. Football players over here in addition to their body armor will wear cleated shoes when it's appropriate... ____________ BSG Anthem My Facebook page
	ID: 1284810 ·

skildude Send message Joined: 4 Oct 00 Posts: 8970 Credit: 37,740,318 RAC: 42,728	Message 1284815 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 15:09:03 UTC
	rugby= american football with a bigger ball and no padding. Its a very dangerous sport ____________ Proud member of TSWB. End terrorism by building a school
	ID: 1284815 ·

Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 4112 Credit: 377,660 RAC: 634	Message 1284834 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 16:11:54 UTC
	When I ws stationed in San Diego in the 1980s and '90s, I spent much time in a British pub called The Princess of Wales, on India street in the Little Italy area. There were several amatuer Rugby teams that hung out there after the games. ____________ Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired
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rob smith Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 5569 Credit: 22,625,384 RAC: 46,724	Message 1284836 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 16:16:03 UTC
	An old saying goes something like this- Football (soccer for those on the wrong side of the Atlantic) is a game for gents played by thugs, while rugby is a game for thugs played by gents. In rugby there is one law (there are no rules, only laws) that you never break - do not argue with the referee, not only will you incur his wrath, you will also incur the wrath of the other 29 players on the field (or 27 if you are playing the other code). ____________ Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?
	ID: 1284836 ·

Julie Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 8924 Credit: 1,509,471 RAC: 4,257	Message 1284857 - Posted: 17 Sep 2012, 17:02:37 UTC - in response to Message 1284798.
	Belgium Rugby Thanx for that, Chris:) A bit wiser now. ____________
	ID: 1284857 ·

Grant Nelson Send message Joined: 7 May 12 Posts: 709 Credit: 798,537 RAC: 1,694	Message 1285099 - Posted: 18 Sep 2012, 10:00:43 UTC - in response to Message 1284713. Last modified: 18 Sep 2012, 10:02:41 UTC
	[b]One thing about rugby it has more action than football. I'm not cutting down football at all I just like the way rugby plays.
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Grant Nelson Send message Joined: 7 May 12 Posts: 709 Credit: 798,537 RAC: 1,694	Message 1285101 - Posted: 18 Sep 2012, 10:06:18 UTC - in response to Message 1284836. Last modified: 18 Sep 2012, 10:06:57 UTC
	Makes you want you stay their of the way doesn't it?
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