Yes...I've played a fair bit. All positions except full back, hooker and scrum half and mainly wing forward and centre because of my build and speed when I was younger. School First XV (not public school but a good team - 19 wins and a draw out of 20 games), University First XV, a good league club and then various "Old Farts" XVs!

I've two broken toes on my right foot, one broken toe on my left, a broken finger and a broken thumb, both knee cartilages were badly damaged especuially the right, my eye was put out once and I was also in hospital twice with concussion. Also the usual cuts, bruises, strains and pulled muscles and ligaments. I don't believe I ever injured an opposing player despite the provocation! I have also played Gaelic and it is worse!

Ah....they were good days but I'm glad I'm too old to play now!

To answer Gaber's question. The rules are a little bit complicated but not impossible. The strategy of good play is another thing.

Peace!

moo

P.S. It seems I may have played against Eric the Viking at school and maybe afterwards without knowing it!