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Today we watched a Rugby Union game. Rugby union differs
from rugby league. By simply observing, I have noticed that rugby league is a
much more fast and up-paced sport, whereas rugby union is more relaxed. There
was more stops in rugby union, and in rugby league it is non-stop. Also, I
noticed that in rugby union there are fifteen players on the field, whereas in
rugby league there is only thirteen players. I preferred watching Rugby League
because it was more exciting and easier to understand! It was less complicated
with fewer rules that rugby union has. What stood out to me was when there was
a fight on the field, there seemed to be no consequences for the players. In
America if there is a fight, the player is most likely pulled from the game and
can sometimes be suspended. I guess it is just the nature of the Rugby game!Saturday, 28 April 2012
Rugby Union!
April 28, 2012
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Today we watched a Rugby Union game. Rugby union differs
from rugby league. By simply observing, I have noticed that rugby league is a
much more fast and up-paced sport, whereas rugby union is more relaxed. There
was more stops in rugby union, and in rugby league it is non-stop. Also, I
noticed that in rugby union there are fifteen players on the field, whereas in
rugby league there is only thirteen players. I preferred watching Rugby League
because it was more exciting and easier to understand! It was less complicated
with fewer rules that rugby union has. What stood out to me was when there was
a fight on the field, there seemed to be no consequences for the players. In
America if there is a fight, the player is most likely pulled from the game and
can sometimes be suspended. I guess it is just the nature of the Rugby game!
Today we watched a Rugby Union game. Rugby union differs
from rugby league. By simply observing, I have noticed that rugby league is a
much more fast and up-paced sport, whereas rugby union is more relaxed. There
was more stops in rugby union, and in rugby league it is non-stop. Also, I
noticed that in rugby union there are fifteen players on the field, whereas in
rugby league there is only thirteen players. I preferred watching Rugby League
because it was more exciting and easier to understand! It was less complicated
with fewer rules that rugby union has. What stood out to me was when there was
a fight on the field, there seemed to be no consequences for the players. In
America if there is a fight, the player is most likely pulled from the game and
can sometimes be suspended. I guess it is just the nature of the Rugby game!
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Kiwis Can Get Nasty
April 20th, 2012
It is no
surprise that Australians and New Zealand Kiwis are not the best of friends.
Supposedly, the vice-captain Paul Gallen wants the Eden park crowd to be as
hostile as possible for the Test against New Zealand. He claims that abuse is
part of the deal for touring teams! This is a shock to me because my perception
on Australian sport is competitive but also friendly, however, I guess New
Zealand Kiwis have a different perception on sport! They want at least 30,000
Kiwis in the crowd tonight in order to show how much they care. This is nice,
however, abuse should never be tolerated at a game! I have seen some abuse
happening at American games and it can get pretty nasty.
It is no
surprise that Australians and New Zealand Kiwis are not the best of friends.
Supposedly, the vice-captain Paul Gallen wants the Eden park crowd to be as
hostile as possible for the Test against New Zealand. He claims that abuse is
part of the deal for touring teams! This is a shock to me because my perception
on Australian sport is competitive but also friendly, however, I guess New
Zealand Kiwis have a different perception on sport! They want at least 30,000
Kiwis in the crowd tonight in order to show how much they care. This is nice,
however, abuse should never be tolerated at a game! I have seen some abuse
happening at American games and it can get pretty nasty.
Supposedly
two years ago when Australia played at Eden Park, bottles were thrown at them.
The CEO of Eden Park is hoping that that kind of violence will not happen again
tonight. Hopefully the Kiwis can take some tips from the Aussies about their
professional competition!
AFL Kangaroos upset Geelong Cats
April 16th, 2012
The Kangaroos finally win a game after a seven game losing
streak. They have not won against the Cats since 2007. This win gave the team a
new sense of self-belief that they are in fact a good team. When the coach was
asked if this was his best win, he simply replied, “It was good as any game”.
This sense of humbleness is inspiring in sports. In America it is likely that
coaches brag about their winnings and so forth, however, Brad Scott (Kangaroo
coach) seemed to be happy and thankful and believed that this will be the start
of a new chapter for his team. The main thing is that he believes in them and
never gave up. I think these are main characteristics of what a coach should
be. The players as well were very enthusiastic about their fellow teammates
performances, pointing out how the young players have gained a lot of
self-confidence through this win. Hopefully we will see more good things and
more wins from the AFL Kangaroos!Jets Return Their A-League License
April 10th, 2012
Newcastle Jets owner, Nathan Tinkler wants to close the club and
give back his license to the A-League, however, the FFA will not accept it. In
an interview with the FFA Chief, it is clear that he is standing firm on the
Jets license. He stated that Nathan Tinkler had a long period of time to pay
off his 3.5 million payments, however, due to over investing in their players,
administration, and coaching staff, they were face to face with a financial
loss. The FFA withheld their quarterly grant for this reason and believes that
they had reasonable time to pay their payments according to their contract. In
my opinion, if one has a business contract, they must uphold the agreements. I
do agree that this should be handled lawfully in the courts. It is not fair for
the players to be ripped of their jobs because their manager did not uphold his
end of the agreements.Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Rugby League!
Sunday 2 April, 2012
This past sunday I travelled to Allianz Stadium to see my first rugby match! The two teams that were playing were the Rabbitohs and the Tigers- neither of which I had ever heard of. After finding our seats, my friends and I quickly became interested in the sport being played in front of us. It was very confusing at first but then I realized it is very much like American football. There are a few key differences- ruby has no pads or helmets... OUCH!, Rugby is non-stop unlike American football, and there is a lot more injuries!
I was completely shocked at the strength of the players... and the size of their thighs! They tackle like wrestlers and it made me cringe every time there was a tackle. The players seemed so dedicated and tough because when there was an injury they were either bandaged up on the field and continued playing or were escorted off the field but were back in the game a few minutes later! The crowd was very into their team pride- shouting, yelling, cheering, etc. It was all very interesting to watch! Overall, I had a very fun time watching this crazy sport and I hope I can attend another one someday!
This past sunday I travelled to Allianz Stadium to see my first rugby match! The two teams that were playing were the Rabbitohs and the Tigers- neither of which I had ever heard of. After finding our seats, my friends and I quickly became interested in the sport being played in front of us. It was very confusing at first but then I realized it is very much like American football. There are a few key differences- ruby has no pads or helmets... OUCH!, Rugby is non-stop unlike American football, and there is a lot more injuries!
I was completely shocked at the strength of the players... and the size of their thighs! They tackle like wrestlers and it made me cringe every time there was a tackle. The players seemed so dedicated and tough because when there was an injury they were either bandaged up on the field and continued playing or were escorted off the field but were back in the game a few minutes later! The crowd was very into their team pride- shouting, yelling, cheering, etc. It was all very interesting to watch! Overall, I had a very fun time watching this crazy sport and I hope I can attend another one someday!
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