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fujarome
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How many of you play rugby? I'm supposed to be starting playing pretty soon, and i'm just curious of what you guys think of it? I'd also like to know some of the basics etc, it's like an intramural club so i'm sure they'll be explaining all of that to us, i'd just like to get the basics beforehand if possible. Thanks
Oct 5 2008 9:11PM
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BravoWhiskey5280
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GO SA SPRINGBOKS!!!
Oct 5 2008 9:13PM
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sowstochd
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yeah i play at the highschool level and i love it a lot. As for some rules obviously you can only pass backwards, the ball is kind of like the line of scrimmage so you gotta be behind it, uhh they should cover most other stuff and a lot of it you just pick up as you play, that's awesome that you have intramurals for it that's rare. stick with it!
Oct 5 2008 9:22PM
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fujarome
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yea, its a college intramural that they are trying to make into a full varsity sport. I've always been interested in it but never had a chance to play so i'm pumped for this
Oct 5 2008 9:29PM
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wskibum176
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i played in high school and i play in college now. its totally a good time. the culture is unparallel, but you really gotta have the mindset to stick with it
Oct 5 2008 9:53PM
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seemeski
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My areas local team played this hardcore rugby team and one kid's head got his head cut open from metal cleats cause this guy ran over him. Gushing blood. Be careful of metal cleats.
Oct 5 2008 9:58PM
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1080bio
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I play prop for my college team.  Its an awesome sport.  Unfortunately i just broke my fibula and tore a bunch of ligaments in my ankle getting talked weird on the 5m.  But dont let that turn you off because ill be back out there in the spring.    
Oct 5 2008 10:00PM
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k-rob
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been playing every year of my life since i was 5. it is the most fun game out there.
Oct 5 2008 10:09PM
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fujarome
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yea the only part i'm at all nervous about is the injuries. I don't mind getting knocked around a bit but i've heard players get some brutal injuries.
Oct 5 2008 10:09PM
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k-rob
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only injuries i've ever had are concussions, and you can get a cap for those if you want one.
Oct 5 2008 10:10PM
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seeingstars
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Injuries definitely depend on whether you play forward or back. Forwards have a lot harder contact. Great sport sooooo much fun. Get ready to drink your balls off.
Oct 5 2008 10:11PM
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fujarome
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oh hell, concussions? Not a huge deal to me, i also play soccer as a goalkeeper so i'm no stranger to concussions and things of that nature. Never had a major one or too many of them, but i've had them
Oct 5 2008 10:13PM
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Alex_G
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i wish i could play but now ive dedicated all my time and effort to skiing.
Oct 5 2008 10:16PM
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ryan.c
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not true at all. yeah forwards are in the scrums, but the backs are running much faster into eachother. i wouldnt say either is harder or worse to play.

this thread has some stuff
https://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/382970/
Oct 5 2008 10:33PM
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Silence
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The game of champions!
Oct 5 2008 10:34PM
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BravoWhiskey5280
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anyone watch the tri-nations cup... SA, NZ, AU
Oct 5 2008 10:37PM
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seeingstars
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Well Forwards are taking more of the shunts and punches, against forwards who are lined up on the post. That was my point. It has nothing to do with speed, it's momentum, and forwards are a lot bigger.
Oct 5 2008 10:44PM
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duckets.
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I play.. as for basic rules there's no blocking.. so don't do that. can't drop the ball forward.. your coach'll teach you
Oct 5 2008 10:49PM
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toominator
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dont pass back inside your 22 and kick it out on the full. any part of your body touching the line will count as out
obviously the ball has to be passed back
dont tackle above the shoulders
dont tackle someone that doesn't have the ball

i'm sure you'll pick it up
Oct 5 2008 10:51PM
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seeingstars
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while you're just starting, don't kick unless someone is screaming at you to kick
Oct 5 2008 10:57PM
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toominator
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hahaha by which time you'll prob be on the ground anyway
Oct 5 2008 11:02PM
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seeingstars
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exactly.
Oct 5 2008 11:06PM
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fujarome
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oh man, just reading this is and that other thread is getting me so pumped to play
Oct 5 2008 11:08PM
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seeingstars
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you should be
Oct 5 2008 11:10PM
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Bowman
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fujarome: msg me, i coach a highschool team and i used to play college ball in canada, im a 2-time provincial champion...ill help in any way i can.
Oct 5 2008 11:18PM
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fujarome
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wow, great. I never realized how much support and help NS can give a person. Tomorrow we have the first meeting so i'll be sure to come back with any questions
Oct 5 2008 11:20PM
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Bowman
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sure thing dude
Oct 5 2008 11:22PM
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fujarome
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well we had the first meeting today. The other guys seem like great guys, and the people organizing seem to really know what they're talking about. It looks like its gonna be a shitload of fun and i really cannot wait til we start learning more/playing later this week
Oct 6 2008 11:43PM
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Happy.
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Rugby is an awesome game, and you actually get hurt a lot less than you do in other sports. I've been hurt more playing football in 2 months than playing 3 years of rugby on both the junoir and senior teams as a grade 9, then a grade 10. Flank is the position to go for, you basically just tavkle the entire game, its awsome. But yeah, good luck and I hop you enjoy it as much as i do.
Oct 6 2008 11:48PM
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.SteezusChrist.
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i play fullback, thats where its at
Oct 6 2008 11:49PM
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