Rugby: The Gentleman's Sport

            Ah Rugby, they say soccer is a gentleman's sport played by hooligans, and rugby is a hooligan sport played by true gentleman. I love rugby, and have since I first dropped by my high school team's practice five years ago. I love that saying too, because truly you cannot know the chaos of a rugby battle until you've been on the pitch scrapping and fighting for 80 minutes. Yet in my experience the game has an unparalleled brotherhood. No other sport could be so brutal on the field, and yet both teams be so social and friendly immediately after the game

            Rugby is a true team sport, requiring the coordination, dedication, and unity of fifteen players towards one goal of moving the ball across the touch line. If there is a weak link on the squad, the entire team is exposed. Rugby is about standing shoulder to shoulder, holding the line when you defending ball, and supporting your brothers when attacking with the ball.

            Rugby is also a great way to get involved on campus, meet new people, and expand your social circle. I recommend anyone looking to stay in shape, looking to play a new sport, or just to stay in shape, that they try out the MSU Rugby Football Club. The Rugby club welcomes all experience levels and the best part of the sport is that there is a role for everyone from the big bruising forwards to the shifty backs.

            If you'd like more information on practices and whether the Rugby Club is right for you feel free to leave a comment or email the club at: msurfc@msu.edu.

Also, spending some time on youtube can really show you why the sport is so amazing: