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Save/ShareLondon is abuzz about soccer right now because of the World Cup, but the city's other favorite sport is rugby, most recently given the big screen treatment in the Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman movie Invictus.
For those Americans who haven't seen a game, rugby is far closer to football than soccer, and easier for Americans to understand. In fact, football evolved from early rugby through modifications made by Walter Camp in the 1880s at Yale.
"Rugby Sevens" is a form of the game that's becoming ever more popular. In Sevens, just seven players per side compete for 15 minutes on a full-size pitch, guaranteeing free-flowing games with plenty of touch-downs (tries) and fast-moving tournament action.
Ticket prices for rugby are a fraction of those for a soccer game and the atmosphere is terrific. Check a local listings publication like Time Out London for times and prices.
Ladies looking to encounter some local rugby players off the field should check out the following spots: Pitcher & Piano (Fulham location), The Sun in Twickenham, and the tiki-themed Mahiki.
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Rugby is pretty popular in France, Australia (my personal favorite) and South Africa. Pretty much wherever you see a British influence, you can bet there's some Rugby going on.
Posted By Brian Wohlgemuth on June 21, 2010, 1:37 PM
It's not often than I compliment NBC Sports, but it recently aired the NCAA rugby championships and did a great job of explaining the sport.
I was in Paris a few years ago when France hosted the Rugby World Cup--watching the French play (and win) on a giant TV outside of Hôtel de Ville provided a unique local experience.
Posted By Zach Everson on June 21, 2010, 2:47 PM
Let's not forget the Kiwi's. The New Zealand All Blacks are one of the best teams in the world. (and the only team - to my knowledge - to have their pre-game ritual banned - think Maori warriors).
I was visiting Auckland in the off season and wore an All Black Rugby shirt one day - I never had to buy a drink that day.
Easy Breather KC KS USA
Posted By Paul Mathews on June 25, 2010, 3:02 PM
Hello. And Bye.
Posted By XRumerTest on November 30, 2011, 9:51 PM