I watched rugby for the 1st time today

[chilidog]

It was on TV earlier today, New Zealand vs Japan, in the rugby world cup. I've never watched rugby before, and I still need to read up on some of the rules that I don't understand, but what an awesome game. It's like the perfect mix between american football and soccer. Very cool game. Definitely a fan from now on.

New Zealand completely killed Japan, 83-7!

[aggieshawn]

Basically, I watched the first half. Truthfully, I did not know how long a half was, so it seemed a long time.
I bet against Chance as he gave us all a sure winner (it won).
It seem like a good game for the first few minutes but then the All Blacks just ran over, through the little Japanesse. It did not seem fair anymore.
I am a semi-fan now.
Canada is also kicking butt this year too.

[fishmonger]

I played one year at state and one year of football at state. Rugby was definitely rougher.

[jjgold]

A bunch of clumsy fuks

I pass

[Tech N9ne]

Bunch of marshmallows

[jjgold]

[Roxxyfish]

you should watch the rugby league not rugby union ,rugby union is for pussies, watch the Brisbane game later vs the Dragons you wil llove it

It was on TV earlier today, New Zealand vs Japan, in the rugby world cup. I've never watched rugby before, and I still need to read up on some of the rules that I don't understand, but what an awesome game. It's like the perfect mix between american football and soccer. Very cool game. Definitely a fan from now on.

New Zealand completely killed Japan, 83-7!

[itchypickle]

I don't know shitt about the game except the scrum and the basics but remember the rugby parties in college....those fukks could drink.

Good times

[DiggityDaggityDo]

I wish I knew the fukking rules to this game. I've only seen a few games and it looks like a fun game and it's fun to watch. Would be better if I knew what the **** they were trying to do all the time tho.

They are definitely tougher than NFL players. NFL has too many rules (and pads) to protect players. Rugby players don't give a fukk.

Do they flop in rugby like they do in soccer? I doubt it. Like I said I don't know the rules.

[IDunno89]

I don't know shitt about the game except the scrum and the basics but remember the rugby parties in college....those fukks could drink.

Good times

Lmao that's hilarious....

I don't know about rugby being a pussies game... Pretty tough guys imo

[DiggityDaggityDo]

I don't know shitt about the game except the scrum and the basics but remember the rugby parties in college....those fukks could drink.

Good times

What exctly are they trying to do in the scrum anyway? In the games I have seen it seems like the ball is in there for soooo damn long when it would be so easy to just grab it and toss it to a teammate. See, again I wish I knew the rules and strategies of this fukking game.

Can you imagine an NFL WR running down the field dribbling the football like an NBA player and then kicking it through the goal posts? Kinda sounds like something TO would do.

[Optional]

It was on TV earlier today, New Zealand vs Japan, in the rugby world cup. I've never watched rugby before, and I still need to read up on some of the rules that I don't understand, but what an awesome game. It's like the perfect mix between american football and soccer. Very cool game. Definitely a fan from now on.

New Zealand completely killed Japan, 83-7!

I agree... it's a LOT like American football without a separate offense/defense lineup.

If you liked that match, just wait until Australia plays New Zealand or France v England. They'll be much better matches to watch.

[MoneyLineDawg]

I played for 2 years in college.....fun fukkin game.....I played in the back line (behind the scrum, the guys who throw the ball around in the back), inside center (basically compared to an outside linebacker on defense and fullback on offense)

Did it mostly for the social part of it as the parties we had were ridiculous but it was a really fun game and great group of guys. Also, was kinda laid back as we had alotta fun in practice and games

No joke, every game we had, there was atleast 1 serious injury and usually more than that......By the end of the season, we would usually have around 15 guys on injured reserve LOL

My first game ever, there was a short opening kickoff and it went right to me (just my luck)......As soon as I caught it, I got rocked so hard I had no clue what hit me, and one of my eye-contacts flew out.......Welcome to Rugby I guess. Never had a serious injury thank god

[hawley]

Make sure you guys watching for the first time tune later in the tournament for the finals.

Should be some really good matches. You will all want to see the All Blacks lifting the trophy as well

[dynamite140]

they have this on tv?

[hawley]

they have this on tv?

You own a tv?

[Optional]

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/home/ne...d=2042464.html has the TV list

if it USA you want

<table class="mceItemTable" width="500"><tbody><tr class="even"><td class="l">United States & Territorries </td> <td class="l">NBC Universal </td> <td class="l">

• All USA pool matches, opening match, both semi-finals and Finals live on Pay TV (VIA Universal Sports)
• Minimum of 5 additional matches on Pay TV within 3 days of the match
• All 48 matches live on PPV and simulcast on Universal Sports

</td></tr></tbody></table>

[Beniphone]

Watch the Samoan/Tongan/NZL games if you wanna see some hits

[McBa1n]

I don't have the Fox broadcasts of Rugby, but F'N hell - that is a GREAT game to watch live from start/finish.
Wish I had more of bead on it to catch live games. It's a SICK game with sicker oppenents.

[chilidog]

Okay, so the next rugby games on TV over this coming week (primarily on espn2 mexico) are:

france vs canada
england vs georgia
italy vs russia
south africa vs namibia
tonga vs japan
australia vs usa
new zealand vs france
argentina vs scotland

It's gonna be a fun week

[benrama]

Glad to see you getting into the codes us Aussies love. You should definitely watch some league and AFL - those are two of the best games in the world to watch in my opinion.

Problem with Rugby is that it can be ruined by a referee (e.g. Ireland vs Australia game), doesn't happen in League and AFL.

Agree with Beni - love watching those games from teams in the south pacific.

In Australia Union is the bastion of elitest private boys school wankers, so I don't watch it often other than the world cup; it's the same in the UK and South Africa, but fortunately not like that for all countries that play.

Keep enjoying the footy!

[RGG]

Bunch of hard hitting going on. Rugby is top class.

[astrobloke]

Yes it aint no NFL where they have to wear Helmets, body armor and tampons down the front. That game is for girls!!! LOL

Rugby is a real mans game!!!

[Optional]

Almost every RWC video on youtube seems to have people dissing NFL too. I don't get it. Have you never watched NFL? They have heaps more big hits than we do in Union. And enough about the pads already. Union players wear pretty substantial padding too, plus the American stuff hurts more when it hits as well as just protecting, and also makes the players go in harder.

Why pick an argument about toughness against a sport that is clearly very tough itself? Stick to laughing at soccer.

[Beniphone]

Agreed optional, hate it when people try argue over what's better, people just back the sport they play/watch. Really looks stupid

[Optional]

Personally, I think Union is closer to American football than it is to Rugby League. The way the play flows, and tactically.

Surprised more union fans don't get right into the NFL.

[benrama]

I'm a convert to NFL, and anyone that watches it knows it's equally a brutal sport. On today's Sunday night football we had people diving helmet first into tackles and a quarterback coughing up blood!