Tag: Rugby
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The Day the Rugby Won My Irish Heart
My parents, both Irish passport holders as well as proud South African citizens, were too settled in their suburban lives during Apartheid to bother getting me that passport that would enable to me roam the world in my later life.
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How I lost the Mighty Battle to be the Number One Rugby Fan in the House
I used to pride myself on being able to tell you exactly why a referee was blowing up play a nano-second after he did so, but I bit my tongue ever since I called offside and she told me it was because the game had ended.
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Thanks Mom, for Teaching Me to Love Sport & Ignore the Haters
The representation of a sport-loving female demographic was always prevalent, thanks to my mom. I never felt weird or threatened for loving sport, because to me, it was just the normal thing to do even if you were a woman.
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True Confessions of a Rugby Ignoramus
At the mention of rugby, I’m likely to be found in a corner somewhere, preferably under a blankie, in the foetal position, gently rocking and humming. Simply put, I’m not a fan.
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Seven Ways to Fall Head Over Heels in Love With Rugby
If you’re new to the joys of the game, or if you just want a handy refresher, try this guide to some of the codes and flavours that will have you cheering, on the sidelines or on the couch.
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Who Can Blame Our Rugby Players for Moving Overseas?
A life in Bloemfontein with a few trips to Australiasia here and there, or a full-time European odyssey with culture on tap? It really is an easy choice for some, writes Ben Karpinsky.
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I’ve got 50 Kids, and They All Love Playing Rugby
Being a surrogate supporter means pitching up and cheering for 50 kids with the same amount of enthusiasm and bias that you would your own little ones. It means getting up at 5am on a chilly Saturday to pile into the back of a seatless Avanza, squeezed inbetween apples, sandwiches, chips rugby balls, cones and…
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Like Rugby, Starting a Family is all about Playing The Bounce
You have those long hours of preparing for this game-changing moment and then you realise that despite all your best efforts, you might be thrown a few curve balls that mean you’ll have to play the bounce. And then of course, don’t forget those important feeds!
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Why Every Rugby-Loving Caveman Needs a Man-Cave
Your man cave needs to be a self-sufficient decompression chamber for sports-loving shenanigans. Popping out to the kitchen every now and then will defeat its purpose in double-quick time.
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Tying the knot? Play the Bounce with BrightRock!
Rugby is like life in so many ways – when you’re playing such an odd-shaped ball, there’s no telling where it will land. No matter how good you are or how much you’ve practised! The same applies to Tying the Knot.