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    Winning isn't everything - trying to win is the only thing.

    Many people ask me

    WHY RUGBY

    TEAMWORK

    Rugby can only be played and won by teamwork.

    Everyone plays everywhere, that is you don't have only one role on the team. You run with the ball, you pass, you are passed to and you play defense.
    There are important positions but none that run the team or are the only one to handle or work the play.
    There are 15 players on a team, too many to be individuals.

    PLAYER'S GAME

    You have to think the play the game

    The players play the game not coaches. Each player has to evaluate the situation and decide where to be to support the player with the ball (teamwork again.)

    RESPECT

    Eveyone in the game respects the game

    Respecting the game includes respecting the opposition.
    There is almost no talking back to the referee.

    PENALTIES LEAD TO POINTS

    Breaking the rules can cost you the game

    When you break the rules the other team can get points, not a slap on the wrist

    REFEREES ARE PART OF THE GAME

    Referees tell you to not break the rules

    The referees will tell a player they are offside before they blow the whistle.

    TEAM MATES

    Players don't get their own number

    Each player wears the number of their position - they fit into a team

    BROTHERHOOD

    Throughout the world rugby players are immediate brothers

    Wherever a rugby player meets another they are immediate comrades.

    FAIR PLAY

    The game is self policing

    Players play both offense and defense so a dirty play is returned.

    EVERYONE PLAYS

    A team, B team, C team

    Teams field as many teams as they can. Everyone is on one team. The B Team are the subs for the A team and vice versa

    TOUGHNESS

    It takes courage

    Yes there is tackling but also the risk of losing. Just to step on the field it takes some courage. It is fun to face the challenge and walk off knowing you survived.

    EVERYONE TOUCHES THE BALL

    Play Pass Run

    No one plays only offense or defense.

    SOCIAL

    Players socialize AFTER the game

    Respect runs after the game. You learn to know the other players and enjoy the game.