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Renew Deal

(81,889 posts) Sun Jun 2, 2013, 11:43 PM Jun 2013

If I really understood Rugby, I could comprehend how awesome this is

But I don't so I appreciate the athleticism.

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If I really understood Rugby, I could comprehend how awesome this is (Original Post) Renew Deal Jun 2013 OP

Rugby is like a cross between soccer and American football KamaAina Jun 2013 #1

Well, he pattied the ball on his own easting, and carrowed on the opposing teams mate. NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #2

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)

1. Rugby is like a cross between soccer and American football

Reply to Renew Deal (Original post)

Mon Jun 3, 2013, 12:02 AM

Jun 2013

so the forward kick was like a pass, and the guy caught it at the very back of the "end zone" and touched it down. In rugby, you actually have to touch the ball down to the ground to score a "touchdown", called a "try".

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

2. Well, he pattied the ball on his own easting, and carrowed on the opposing teams mate.