Ekona Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/29586010 O RLY? I've yet to see someone in the FA Cup final punch someone in the face whilst they're prone on the floor. Just sayin'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 League, they're all hooligans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 No it isn't, I have the scars to prove it..!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crb Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Think you'll find the phrase goes "Football: played by gentlemen watched by hooligans Rugby: played by hooligans watched by gentlemen" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) Well duh, but that won't fit in the title box! And it's thugs, not hooligans Edit: And it's a gentlemans game played by thugs, and vice versa anyway! Edited October 12, 2014 by Ekona 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndzzz Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) Complete hooligans in League However, in Union the saying according to a keyring belonging to my grandfather is "Rugby is a game played by gentleman, with odd shaped balls" Edited October 12, 2014 by Lyndzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim BW Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'm a football man but sad to say am ashamed of the sport in certain areas - the money, the disrespect of officials & other players on the pitch.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Rugby is a game for Gentleman played by animals or is it a game for animals played by Gentlemen ? Want a different sport to watch - checkout Aussie Rules - Some serious levels of fitness there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Too many roids lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Footballers rarely do this though: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/oct/07/sam-burgess-played-grand-final-with-fractured-eye-socket-and-cheekbone Yes, he broke his eye socket and cheekbone in the first tackle of the cup final but played the full 80 minutes, and won man of the match. Or even better, Warrington player Paul Wood: During the 2012 Stobart Super League Grand Final, Paul Wood ruptured his right testicle after getting kneed in the groin, one minute into the second half. He continued to play, made a number of tackles and even conducted media interviews in the dressing room after the match without mentioning it. It became public knowledge only when he tweeted a couple of hours later that he was heading for hospital for surgery and he confirmed early on Sunday morning that his right testicle had been removed. IIRC he got knocked out early on in the same match too. Thats double hard that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Alternatively, rugby is a game played by large chaps who like to cuddle each another. I can say this because my other half refers to the scrum as the 'cuddle.' She's not a sports fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Footballers rarely do this though: http://www.theguardi...t-and-cheekbone Yes, he broke his eye socket and cheekbone in the first tackle of the cup final but played the full 80 minutes, and won man of the match. Or even better, Warrington player Paul Wood: During the 2012 Stobart Super League Grand Final, Paul Wood ruptured his right testicle after getting kneed in the groin, one minute into the second half. He continued to play, made a number of tackles and even conducted media interviews in the dressing room after the match without mentioning it. It became public knowledge only when he tweeted a couple of hours later that he was heading for hospital for surgery and he confirmed early on Sunday morning that his right testicle had been removed. IIRC he got knocked out early on in the same match too. Thats double hard that is. Rugby players rarely do it either though So what about Bert Trautrmann playing out a cup final with a broken neck, his head was jutting off at an odd angle when he collected his winners medal, didnt even complain about it until three days later when he finally went to the hospital for an exray I dont think the phrase really is relevant anymore. In my view: Football: Lots of play acting as its the only way to get the decisions. Top players not really in touch with reality living a bizarre bubble of hangers on. Loss of national pride in the England team. Lack of respect for officials. Rugby: Good respect for officials (but only because the game is a territorial one and back chat is very damaging in terms of balance of play to the team offending) I doubt these guys playing football would take the same decisions as well. Lots of nasty stuff which is done with players prone or with intent, very rarely in football do you see fouls with intent to hurt. Players seem to give more for England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Lets face it every sport has it's heroes and villains. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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