Well fair enough , you think it stupid , I disagree

But we could go on forever with this , but I'll leave it here

All the best until our paths cross again , as I suspect they will

I once tried watching a kick and clap match, the action never moved from a 15-20 metre section of the pitch in about 15 minutes....literally a pile on followed by a kick into the stand, another pile on, another kick etc etc - needless to say i fell asleep.
god awful game that is bigged up by the rich and the media !!

When people ask me whats the difference between league and union my answer is in rugby league the aim is to score tries in union the aim seems to be to stop your opponents scoring any while kicking goals to get some score on the board.

I really can't be bothered to respond to such stupidity.

However, you did.
Having an opinion of another sport is hardly stupidity is it?

I've never understood this attitude between the sports, it's the same both ways. I'm not a particular fan of RU though the Southern Hemisphere games can sometimes be good to watch. I live down south and have had many a RL v RU conversation which usually involve them telling me how great RU is and how poor RL is. I then ask how many RL games they have been to watch or seen on TV and they reply none. It seems as though it is bred into the majority of RU supporters not to like league and vice versa.

I personally don't like Union (at all) but my Dad likes both codes and enjoys both as much as the other.

Although England now seem to have a bit more attacking intent, there is no doubt that Northern Hemisphere Union games have been about "winning" penalties in the opposition half, to allow a pop at goal.
The Southern Hemisphere teams have played a different type of game, which seems more about scoring tries than kicking penalties.
As for fan's being more interested in spending time at the bar, this is clearly their choice and many of the International's are far more about the occasion, than watching a brilliant game of Rugby, something that "League" hasn't managed and if "we" can ever get to the point where we are playing our home internationals in front of 80,000 fans, paying £50 each, the game would be in rude health.

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyu ... thers.html Any chance of actually discussing what Clive Woodward actually said? It's just as applicable to RL and RU and is about the drinking culture that detracts from the sport.

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyu ... thers.html Any chance of actually discussing what Clive Woodward actually said? It's just as applicable to RL and RU and is about the drinking culture that detracts from the sport.

Why can't an individual enjoy their entertainment the way they want to? If that's drinking beer whilst sat watching a game good luck to them. Corporate hospitality encourages drinking and food etc before, during and after which for some is a big aspect of the sport and for the sport a big slice of income. As an ex world cup winning coach and pundit its his job to sit, analyse and then talk about the game/sport. Some guy whose worked 40-50 hours in the week and wants a sat afternoon out with his chums at the weekend is entitled to a beer if thats his/her choice

What does it really matter. There is never trouble at RU games and brings in income. this is an entertainment industry.



You do know more ale is supped at the A v N game than any other don't you?

But if an individual want to just sit or stand and watch the full 80 mins without interruptions of those constantly streaming past to the bar / toilet then why should they have to just put up with it ?

Because some folk like myself work Mon-Fri night shift, and funnily enough like a pint or two whilst out on a rare social event. You know see the mates and all that.

If you want an unrestricted view that bad, pull your armchair closer to your tv at home and watch the game

But isn't that the point, that Clive Woodward was getting at.

If you want to social event, then just go to the pub, if you want to watch the match then just watch the match, and perhaps have a drink before kick off & at half time.