Soccer (football) in Newsy Land

[Darryl Hattenhauer]

http://www.economist.com/blogs/gametheo ... twhatprice

 

[coastie99]

http://www.economist.com/blogs/gametheory/2011/09/rugby-world-cup?fsrc=scn/fb/wl/bl/gloryatwhatprice

RUGBY Darryl !

There are some subtle differences.

 

[Darryl Hattenhauer]

The lack of helmets and padding must lead to some unsubtle injuries.

 

[coastie99]

The lack of helmets and padding must lead to some unsubtle injuries.

Plenty of spinal and neck injuries back in the day Darryl. Modern-day laws have largely stemmed that.

The U.S. and Canadian teams are out here at the World Cup and doing well. Russians are here for the first time and enjoying great popularity with the Kiwis.

 

[FNG]

Soccer is a gentleman's game played by hooligans. Rugby is a hooligans game played by gentlemen.

One of my prized possesions is an All Blacks watch cap I traded a Zippo lighter for with a Kiwi sailor.

 

[Ian]

Soccer is a gentleman's game played by hooligans. Rugby is a hooligans game played by gentlemen.

One of my prized possesions is an All Blacks watch cap I traded a Zippo lighter for with a Kiwi sailor.

At least the Zippo lighter fires every time !!! :lol: