sportinlife
Aug 28 2002, 08:23 AM
patterson
Aug 29 2002, 10:14 AM
sportinlife, there is no such thing as a gratuitous rugby photo.
twin58
Aug 29 2002, 01:48 PM
ursaminorjim
Aug 29 2002, 02:14 PM
You spoke too soon, patterson!
Marc
Sep 4 2002, 12:27 PM
I got all hot and excited about seeing a photo of rugby players, and instead I get a web page for the Rugby Salvation Army church! Oh well, I got a good laugh anyway. That Rugby is in England, as I found out when I checked the map.
But for anyone who's interested, the US has its own town of Rugby, located in North Dakota. I went through there several years ago en route to eastern Canada. I think its claim to fame is the 'geographic centre of North America'. I don't recall seeing any studly rugby players, unfortunately.
[ September 04, 2002: Message edited by: Marc ]
gmginsfo
Sep 4 2002, 12:46 PM
Not to worry, Marc - at least they didn't steer you to Ambrose Chapel!
Que sera, sera!
Okshyboi
Sep 11 2002, 03:20 PM
Hello desktop.....wow. Gr8 photo.
thnx.
jamesw
Oct 5 2002, 03:45 PM
LOL
Vainikolo and Fielden celebrate Bradford's win over St Helens
bluebird48234
Oct 8 2002, 03:14 PM
[quote]Originally posted by jamesw:
Rugby School (Tom Browns Schooldays, Flashman, etc) was where the game was codified I think.
melee
This really IS a beautiful photo. Thanks.
Josh
Oct 8 2002, 03:19 PM
This is a nice pic. They are practically kissing!
Josh
[quote]Originally posted by jamesw:
LOL
Vainikolo and Fielden celebrate Bradford's win over St Helens
Miamidude
Oct 23 2002, 02:39 PM
[quote]Originally posted by jamesw:
Rugby School (Tom Browns Schooldays, Flashman, etc) was where the game was codified I think.
melee
Hi guys, new member here... yes, Rugby in England is where the game was started (hence the name) and I must say, this MELEE picture is great. they are French rugby players.
Man, that's the only way to play rugby.
For those out there that aren't very versed in this great sport, what the guys are doing is what is called a SCRUM. The guy wiht the ball is putting it in the middle to put it back in play. Of course, usually is done fully dressed
sportinlife
Oct 23 2002, 03:01 PM
How ya doin' Miamidude. As a rugby fan I'd like to ask your
professional opinion on a couple of photos from
this list of \"perv\" photos from the Footy Puffs site:
What the heck are
these guys and
these guys doing with their hands in their comrades crotches.
Is that how they protect each other from getting whacked in the nuts?
If so, why can't each man protect himself the way soccer guys do.
I'm not complaining by the way. I think it's a rather..
romantic means of defense.
Miamidude
Oct 24 2002, 02:15 PM
How is it going?
Nooo, those guys aren't protecting their comrades crotches...Man, this will need a little explaining...
OK, in some cases of infractions during the game, the ball has to be put back into play and to do that a SCRUM is done.
the scrum is formed with the forwards of both teams binding together, clashing the opposing guys and fighting to regain posession of the ball, which is then passed to the backs to carry.
these pictures are of the front row of a scrum. the front row is made by three guys (two props and one hooker). the hands that you see grabbing the props' crotches are form the locks in the second row (the second row is formed by two locks and two flankers). the locks put one arm in between the legs of the props, up and hold on to their shorts' waists (i am sure that at least some times the locks might grab the props' crotches intead). they stick their heads in between the props and hooker's thighs. the flankers support the props' butts on their shoulders.
once the two opposing sides of the scrum bind together like that, they clash each other and push and shove until one of the hookers hooks the ball with his feet and kicks it backwards (that's the reason for the name "hooker"... not what you might have thought... )
if you look again at the naked picture posted earlier ("Melee") you can see a scrum from a side view. of course, it's usually done dressed, not naked, although i must say that it would certainly be a lot more fun if done naked. i wonder what the locks were holding on to...
I hope i didn't confuse you more and that my explanation was not too long...
cheers
andy
dupontred
Oct 24 2002, 02:40 PM
re: grabbing crotches, andy pretty much got it right...
it's like when the quarterback puts his hand under the center's ass....taken out of context, its sexual, but in the play of game, it's not...esp. since the locks are binding onto props...ew
it's just a way to grab on to your teammate to provide a strong front line...it's called binding on...oh, and cups are not worn, jocks are sometimes, but usually underwear and compression shorts...
you should see the lifts during a lineout...same general area, but lifting straight up into the air!
Miamidude
Oct 24 2002, 03:00 PM
thanks, dupontred...i must only add that sometimes the players don't wear any underwear at all...
i agree, in the lineout the players get in very close contact too.
sportinlife
Oct 24 2002, 07:13 PM
Let me see if I got this.
Okay so the guys in the second row (locks, flankers) need to interlock as close as possible to the front row (props and hookers) in order to form a strong a wall?
So how does this give an advantage when the ball is put into play. Wouldn't they all just want to go for the ball instead of forming what looks like a defensive posture.
I'm probably trying your patience with my ignorance, but you've got me curious now.
Maybe I should just watch a game...not that that's an option with my cable service.
Miamidude
Oct 25 2002, 06:08 AM
You got it right, the purpose of binding like that is to form a strong wall. This gives an advantage because both sides actually crash against each other and fight for possesion of the ball once it's put in the middle of the scrum.
The ball has to be kicked back to get out through the back of the scrum. The hooker tries to hook the ball and kick it backwards, but the whole scrum tries to push the opposition back so that the ball remains on their side and goes out through the back. Try to imagine both sides pushing against each other trying to move the other side backwards to allow the ball to get out through the back into the hands of a player (number 8) that stays there waiting to grab the ball and pass it to the backs...
more confused? hope not...it would certainly help if you could watch it either on TV or in rela life...i am sure there are rugby clubs in your area (gay or not).
and don't worry, you are not bothering me. i like talking about rugby and spreading the gospel of rugby (hey, they say rugby is the sport played in heaven...)
sportinlife
Oct 25 2002, 08:47 AM
Thanks Mdude. It makes sense now. I'd like to watch a live game to see the fine points, but I haven't even had time to watch the local Australia Rules Football team play, though I've wanted to for some time (they are not gay by the way) because of my work schedule. I'd probably run into the same problem with a rugby group.
Playing is not a serious option with my knee problems. Can't afford the risk, or pain of a third injury. I'll have to stick to stationary bike and working out.
Back to Rugby. I assume only "number 8" can use his hands since everyone else seems to be employing theirs in self-defense at this point, and then after he touches it the rules for hand use change.
If I do get the chance to watch a Rugby game I'm gonna enjoy it a lot more after this little primer.
I think we could use more unpadded contact sports in this country. It introduces some reality and some positive intimacy (not necessarily sexual) into sports.
dupontred
Oct 25 2002, 09:44 AM
and again with the football comparisons...while not a perfect analogy:
it's somewhat similar to the offensive and defensive line in football. when the OT and DT line up against each other, they are concentrating on each other, not trying to take the ball away from the center...it's just not their role...similarly, the role of the front two rows is not to actually get the ball, but it's to provide enough clearance for the back to get the ball cleanly...
I'm not so sure about the 8 man. While the 8 man is most certainly eligible to touch the ball, the way we play, the scrum half usually picks the ball up and tosses it to the fly half. In my experience, having the 8 man pick it up is like the quarterback sneak or the flea flicker, it's in the playbook, but not the common practice...
maybe they play different in florida, but our 8 man is focused on helping push the scrum forward and keeping an eye on the ball, not trying to grab it...
sportinlife
Oct 18 2003, 04:45 PM
twin58
Oct 18 2003, 07:31 PM
Makes me wish I were down under.
mikestead
Oct 18 2003, 08:18 PM
Marc:
OOPS, this is rather an old posting!
Marc said about two months ago that "I got all hot and excited about seeing a photo of rugby players, and instead I get a web page for the Rugby Salvation Army church! Oh well, I got a good laugh anyway. That Rugby is in England, as I found out when I checked the map.
But for anyone who's interested, the US has its own town of Rugby, located in North Dakota. I went through there several years ago en route to eastern Canada. I think its claim to fame is the 'geographic centre of North America'. I don't recall seeing any studly rugby players, unfortunately."
end of quote
Marc, there is a small town named Rugby, Tennessee in the north central part of the state near the Kentucky state line. It is rather remote, but it was founded during the 19th century with English schoolboys who moved to Tennessee to start a school and to play rugby. However, it did not succeed, but that's how the small town got started.
Mikestead
NoSteroidz
Oct 24 2003, 05:09 PM
If you're into ruggers and aussie footballers placed into 'compromising positions', you might want to check out the Yahoo! Group "Sportsman Exposed".
The subtitle of the group is "Real athletes losing their shorts, etc." --
Not that I would EVER bother myself checking into such things
But you can check it out at:
Update: Sportsman Exposed No Longer exists -- drat! It started going downhill awhile back after Yahoo discontinued their practice of allowing pics to be attached to posted messages.
[ November 13, 2004, 10:46 AM: Message edited by: NoSteroidz ]
MPetrelis
Oct 25 2003, 12:09 PM
sportinlife
Oct 25 2003, 03:05 PM
We saw
Frederic Michalak interviewed on France 2 news. These French ruggers are too sexy for words.
sportinlife
Oct 31 2003, 08:09 PM
danny
Nov 7 2003, 05:40 PM
THANK YOU!
Finally I get a proper explanation.
I was sure it had to do with the game; my mind just wants to fantasize
QUOTE
Miamidude:
How is it going?
Nooo, those guys aren't protecting their comrades crotches...Man, this will need a little explaining...
OK, in some cases of infractions during the game, the ball has to be put back into play and to do that a SCRUM is done.
the scrum is formed with the forwards of both teams binding together, clashing the opposing guys and fighting to regain posession of the ball, which is then passed to the backs to carry.
these pictures are of the front row of a scrum. the front row is made by three guys (two props and one hooker). the hands that you see grabbing the props' crotches are form the locks in the second row (the second row is formed by two locks and two flankers). the locks put one arm in between the legs of the props, up and hold on to their shorts' waists (i am sure that at least some times the locks might grab the props' crotches intead). they stick their heads in between the props and hooker's thighs. the flankers support the props' butts on their shoulders.
once the two opposing sides of the scrum bind together like that, they clash each other and push and shove until one of the hookers hooks the ball with his feet and kicks it backwards (that's the reason for the name \"hooker\"... not what you might have thought... wink )
if you look again at the naked picture posted earlier (\"Melee\") you can see a scrum from a side view. of course, it's usually done dressed, not naked, although i must say that it would certainly be a lot more fun if done naked. i wonder what the locks were holding on to...
I hope i didn't confuse you more and that my explanation was not too long...
cheers
andy
sportinlife
Nov 8 2003, 02:27 PM
Marc
Nov 8 2003, 11:08 PM
Great photos on this thread! And I love this quote from Sportinlife's 'funny Aussie rules Unis' link:
QUOTE
There is little doubt that Aussie Rules players, both men and women alike, hold far more appeal to the opposite sex, than do Rugby players. Accordingly, they are endowed with more vanity and a desire to show themselves off. As a game that combines the need for power, mobility and endurance, male Aussie rules players develop a body that aside from that of the swimmer, is the most attractive to the fairer sex. The arms are toned, well defined, large but not excessively so.
If only the author of that paragraph knew how much appeal the players have for the SAME sex! And I wonder which gender is the 'fairer' sex?
Mikestead, just saw your response from a few weeks ago to something I wrote well over a year ago! Awesome how this thread was revived.
sportinlife
Nov 22 2003, 07:37 PM
sportinlife
Dec 13 2003, 01:34 PM
sportinlife
Feb 26 2004, 03:57 PM
Jorel
Feb 27 2004, 09:40 AM
Gota love those jazz hands on that Yale rugby player.
BPT-336
Feb 27 2004, 10:05 AM
QUOTE
Jorel:
Gota love those jazz hands on that Yale rugby player.
I'll ask him about that if I can find him in New Haven.
ruggerphredd
Feb 27 2004, 12:01 PM
Hey sportinlife:
Just wondering if you ever go to any matches or events of the Gryphons there in Philly? I am a lock with the Atlanta Bucks and we will be coming up to play them in April.
sportinlife
Feb 27 2004, 03:40 PM
QUOTE
ruggerphredd:
Hey sportinlife:
Just wondering if you ever go to any matches or events of the Gryphons there in Philly? I am a lock with the Atlanta Bucks and we will be coming up to play them in April.
Unfortunately I haven't seen the local footy team. I heard some amateur guys use to practice at Australian Rules Football on a playground a couple of blocks from where I live every Thursday.
I drove by once but haven't stopped in to check out the play. With warm weather coming back maybe I will. April should be a good time.
[ February 27, 2004, 02:43 PM: Message edited by: sportinlife ]
ruggerphredd
Feb 29 2004, 10:29 PM
Check out pgrugby.org. That's the Gryphons website. Who knows? Maybe they'll have you out on the pitch with them!!
sportinlife
Mar 10 2004, 07:39 PM
sportinlife
Mar 23 2004, 05:30 AM
Two more days to
Low Riders
danimal
Mar 23 2004, 11:40 AM
QUOTE
sportinlife:
Two more days to
Low Riders Oh my, those shorts are riding low.
Thanks for the links!
(I had to copy and paste some, so try that if necessary.)
sportinlife
Mar 31 2004, 07:12 PM
illini n milwaukee
Mar 31 2004, 07:15 PM
I really need to start a job search in France. Wow.
sportinlife
Apr 8 2004, 04:31 AM
MPetrelis
Jun 9 2004, 11:15 AM
MPetrelis
Jul 25 2004, 08:33 AM
It's time to revive this important thread. Have a look at this mature, hairy, balding
player who gets my juices going. Daddy-o!
Seph
Jul 25 2004, 09:39 AM
Oh. My. Thanks for that one, MPet. :cool:
MPetrelis
Jul 25 2004, 04:04 PM
You're very welcome, Seph. Glad you liked the pic. I had a feeling at least one man around here would find the rugby hunk sexy!
sterlingman
Jul 25 2004, 06:19 PM
He's got that that beefy/muscular body I like and the rugger's furry!
HOT rugger!
BTW the match from which this picture was taken from will air on
FOX Sports World at 02:00a ET tomorrow morning (that would be Monday, 07/26) It originally aired live on Saturday morning at 03:30a ET
ATLSport formerly ATLJock
Jul 26 2004, 03:10 AM
The South Africa -New Zealand match was classic. You guys should watch it if you get the chance.
miamiman
Jul 30 2004, 01:27 PM
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