"Football is a gentlemens's game played by thugs and rugby is a thug's game played by gentlemen".

(old saying in UK)

 

 

 

I've noticed that there was no thread about this wonderful sport and since we are from all around the world, I suppose I'm not the only fan XD

 

So here the official topic to discuss the latest news, events, tournaments, games, players, and of course the 2011 WWC in New Zeland!!

 

I know it's not the 'easiest' sport to get into so here's some historical and rules facts:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_football

 

 

Now discuss!

was at Twickenham for the 2006 Guinness Premiership final between Sale and Leicester if that helps?

:laugh3: Bossman....

 

Rugby related: Clint Eastwood new movie INVICTUS is soon to be released (or already released in some part of world) and it's look ace! It's about how Mandela use the Boks as a tool during WWC in 95 in South Africa to unify his country.

 

Here's the trailer

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ovkye6lac]YouTube- 'Invictus' Trailer HD[/ame]

 

I'm curious on how he has filmed the game sequences...Sure it will be better than here in France :dozey:

Six Nations is only a few months away :D

Six Nations is only a few months away :D

YEEEEEEEEEEES :dance:

Can't wait to see who Lièvremont will put on the field...!

 

Here's the calendar:

Saturday 6 february:

Ireland - Italy

England - Wales

Sunday 7 february:

Scotland - France

 

Saturday 13 february:

Wales - Scotland

France - Ireland

 

Sunday 14 february:

Italy - England

 

Friday 26 february:

Wales - France

 

Saturday 27 february:

Italy - Scotland

England - Ireland

Saturday 13 march:

Irlande - Wales

Scotland - England

 

Sunday 14 march:

France - Italy

 

Saturday 20 march:

Wales - Italy

Ireland - Scotland

France - England ....(the traditionnal Crunch... :D )

 

:dance:

/dug up this thread...

 

I missed 2 games but I'm happy about the result of the VI nations (and I'm totally objectiv XD). This team is really coming from a looong way and traumas (and by trauma, I mean ex-coach Laporte... :dozey: ). The new trio of coach is finally paying off: game back almost on top, good chemistry between players and finally the team got their supporters back!

 

 

The game vs England was tough (hat off to you brits!!) but it was fun seing our boys wining like english players...