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originally posted by: pheonix358
a reply to: Lagomorphe
AAAANNNDDD for the rest of the known world, the sport the OP is talking about is Rugby.
For the US, it is similar to American football ... but without the body armor and helmets. Also, no body padding.
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originally posted by: Cymru
a reply to: Lagomorphe
Lets not mention last Saturday .
originally posted by: pheonix358
For the US, it is similar to American football ... but without the body armor and helmets. Also, no body padding.
American Football is a more violent game and they wear protection because of it.
originally posted by: CulturalResilience
Its true for me and a lot of other English people as well that beating Wales is a mixed bag. Of course its always satisfying to win against a great Rugby playing nation, but because we really love and respect Wales and Welsh people, and appreciate the enormous passion you have for Rugby, and greatly admire the spirit the Welsh team and supporters bring to a game, a victory is always slightly tinged.
English rugby fans tend to agree when I say, if we have to loose, let it be to Wales. A beautiful country, wonderful spirit and the warmest and most likeable people you could ever hope to meet. We are very fortunate to have the Welsh as our neighbours, and as opponents in the worlds greatest tournament.
reply to: Cymru
originally posted by: Lagomorphe
originally posted by: CulturalResilience
Its true for me and a lot of other English people as well that beating Wales is a mixed bag. Of course its always satisfying to win against a great Rugby playing nation, but because we really love and respect Wales and Welsh people, and appreciate the enormous passion you have for Rugby, and greatly admire the spirit the Welsh team and supporters bring to a game, a victory is always slightly tinged.
English rugby fans tend to agree when I say, if we have to loose, let it be to Wales. A beautiful country, wonderful spirit and the warmest and most likeable people you could ever hope to meet. We are very fortunate to have the Welsh as our neighbours, and as opponents in the worlds greatest tournament.
reply to: Cymru
You hit the nail on the head...
I would hate to lose to Italy...
Warmest
Lags
originally posted by: CulturalResilience
originally posted by: Lagomorphe
originally posted by: CulturalResilience
Its true for me and a lot of other English people as well that beating Wales is a mixed bag. Of course its always satisfying to win against a great Rugby playing nation, but because we really love and respect Wales and Welsh people, and appreciate the enormous passion you have for Rugby, and greatly admire the spirit the Welsh team and supporters bring to a game, a victory is always slightly tinged.
English rugby fans tend to agree when I say, if we have to loose, let it be to Wales. A beautiful country, wonderful spirit and the warmest and most likeable people you could ever hope to meet. We are very fortunate to have the Welsh as our neighbours, and as opponents in the worlds greatest tournament.
reply to: Cymru
You hit the nail on the head...
I would hate to lose to Italy...
Warmest
Lags
My blood runs cold at that thought
originally posted by: CulturalResilience
That gives me a chance to raise another interesting point about the Six Nations. I find that I am able to put the traditional antipathy aside when England play France. The French rugby team and supporters brings their own flair to the game and the Tournament, while fully embracing the spirit. I find that extremely gratifying and worthy of respect. Now I really have to go and hit the weights, but thanks for this thread and enjoy the rest tournament.
a reply to: Lagomorphe
originally posted by: paraphi
Well, my brother was in a bar in Singapore during the 2003 World Cup final. He was the only Englishman in a sea of Aussies. What a match. He said they all brought him drinks, even though they lost. Difficult to see whether that would happen in any other sport. Rugby brings people who have a passion for the sport together, while football divides and tennis is pointless.
On Wales. I am a quarter Welsh, so they are my second team.
Anyway, cannot resist it. I know it’s off topic, but please forgive.
originally posted by: Gordi The Drummer
Thanks for the "heads up" Lags...
I don't usually follow the Rugby (being Scottish!!)
Well, OK.... I do.
EVERY BLOOMIN YEAR watching the same old movie!!!!
Then THIS YEAR!!!
THIS YEAR was going to be DIFFERENT!!!
We BEAT IRELAND in week1!!!!
Next up France away....
...and.... minutes into the game... we lose our scrum half (and captain).... then our vice captain... quickly joined by 3 front rowers.... and we let the match slip away from us.
Not that I'm bitter.