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Monk06

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30. Rugby isn't violent it's just tough. Played at it's best Rugby is poetry. Plus non stop hitting

Reply to T_i_B (Reply #23)

Sat Jun 28, 2014, 07:07 AM

Jun 2014

for eighty minutes with no breaks. And Union rules. League is just 7 aside. You at least have to have the possibility of a scrum to qualify as Rugby. This toe back business in league is a shame IMHO. The modern game is just so sweet to watch. Some of the Bocks and All Black matches are epic.

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Getting her to watch a rugby game might be even funnier T_i_B Jun 2014 #23

Rugby isn't violent it's just tough. Played at it's best Rugby is poetry. Plus non stop hitting Monk06 Jun 2014 #30

Not violent? T_i_B Jun 2014 #35

I'm speaking of international matches. Club league play is a bit more feisty. Anyway punches Monk06 Jun 2014 #39

To be honest... T_i_B Jun 2014 #40

I played rugby in High School in Victoria BC. Football is not big in high school sport because Monk06 Jun 2014 #41

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