I kind of hate to admit it but I recently discovered that the game is hugely entertaining. I say I don't like to admit it because it feels like I just admitted that I used to like boxing (NOT kickboxing- I never could stand that) and that although I no longer do, I liked it because when I was a youngster every male in my family boxed, from my father on down- I was and am female but I liked developing and displaying quick reflexes. We did not hit faces, just chests, arms and bellies but I was proud of myself.

Back to rugby. I've only watched a whole game a few times but it's kind of like boxing, in that it is total involvement and the guys, ferocious as they are, clearly are enjoying it. I can just imagine how wrecked but peaceful they are when they return home in the evening.