Rugby League Players - hard, aren't they?

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[Trail Child]

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[hotmetal]

Well, he's right. He seriously only has a left something!
Joking aside – cos really I know it's not funny same as the next guy – how on earth is it possible to squash your chads so hard they pop and carry on playing rugby? Any mere mortal would be on their knees.

 

[Noodley]

I'd have been more impressed if he'd had it removed on the field of play.

I've just watched the highlights on TV and it was a great game.

 

[Maz]

It alway seems a paradox to me that rugby is a violent sport where the spectators are generally well-behaved, yet football is not seen as a violent sport, but the spectators (or a section of them) have a reputation for violence.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Ok "respects" to him!! Just don't make me read the article...please!!!

 

[biggs682]

ouch and yes they are

 

[Nearly there]

Poor bloke he lost in more ways than one

 

[penguinking9]

It alway seems a paradox to me that rugby is a violent sport where the spectators are generally well-behaved, yet football is not seen as a violent sport, but the spectators (or a section of them) have a reputation for violence.

My theory is that it's because they took the violence out of football that it ended up on the terraces, whereas in rugby (my own preference is for union rather than league), the violence is still on the pitch.

On the other hand, some people are just thugs and will use anything as an excuse to splatter another thugs nose across his face.

Though the phrase 'tennis hooliganism' isn't one I'm expecting to hear any time soon.

 

[skudupnorth]

Eyes watering !

 

[colly]

Most RL players are so**ing huge too. I did some work for Leeds Rugby and when I called round to the address to collect some stuff three of the 1st team players happened to come in the room. They stood near the window it was like an eclipse had happened.

 

[Hugo15]

Brought tears to my eyes when I read this story.

Great game last night, and made better by a win for the Rhinos.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Double hard bar steward!

I followed through on a smash shot at badminton a couple of weeks ago and hit myself in my nads with my raquet

I was on my knees groaning for a good 5 minutes

BREAKING NEWS - This just in, Paul Wood has unseated Chuck Norris as the worlds hardest man

 

[Dayvo]

Hey Crock! Do y'know Chris Wilkins (a mate of mine

and head of Kent rugby coaching - in some capacity)?

He ruptured a testicle and the details were NOT nice.

 

[Marshmallow_Fluff]

It alway seems a paradox to me that rugby is a violent sport where the spectators are generally well-behaved, yet football is not seen as a violent sport, but the spectators (or a section of them) have a reputation for violence.

Very much so! Both myself and the OH are big fans of rugby union, my stepson is playing for the Bedford Blues as well and I have to say they are generally (minus the odd couple of punches here and there ) very well behaved, both players and fans and very respectful towards referees and decisions.. Quite impressive really and at the same time a very entertaining day out, for people who just want to watch a game, have a drink (or four), eat utterly unhealthy food and go home!
Footballers on the other hand, IMO have lost the plot a bit (as often happen with fame and money).. Sorry but I fail to see the "macho-male" in people with manicures, fake tan, alice bands and Luis Vuitton necessaires held underarm..