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Disproving Rugby’s Bad Reputation |
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| Date Added: November 04, 2010 06:54:11 PM | |
| Author: Savannah Adams | |
| Category: Entertainment: Sports Entertainment | |
Rugby is an internationally acclaimed sport played by people around the world. There are around 70 countries that have their own international rugby team, also known as rugby league clubs. There are two major rugby leagues, one in Europe and another in the Australian region. However, even with its increasing popularity in the United States, rugby is still widely perceived as a primarily British sport. This is because rugby originated from England during the beginning of the 19th century. While American football can easily be recognized by many, not all Americans know what rugby is. In some cases, rugby games are mistaken for football, which is ironic because rugby originated from American football. One of the main reasons why football has not yet reached mainstream status in America is because of its negative reputation. Rugby is widely considered to be a sport played during drinking sessions and parties. Also, due to its seemingly awkward and rough nature, it has gained some degree of notoriety. It also seems a lot more dangerous than American football because players don’t wear padding and protective gear. However, a lot of rugby players believe that rugby is not as bad as people think it is. Although rugby games involve a lot of bruising and muscle sores, rugby league club members do not suffer as much injuries as American football players. This is because the lack of protective gear actually encourages players to play with more caution. Players do not blindly perform bone-breaking tackles, and since there are no helmets, players do not recklessly push against each other. Sustaining injuries in rugby is just as likely as getting injured in other sports like baseball and soccer. There are adequate rules and regulations to prevent rugby league club members from getting serious injuries. There are also strict rules with corresponding penalties to prevent players from cheating or reckless play. Majority of old-time players have not received injury greater than a sprained ankle. Another good thing about rugby is the camaraderie and overall sportsmanship the sport engenders. Every member of a rugby league club play on the field the entire time and there is no division between “star players” and “bench boys,” developing overall team unity. Rugby players also show great respect toward other players regardless of their team, and some actually love playing rugby for this reason. |
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