I can't for the life of me figure out why rugby isn't more popular in the U.S. Look, I'm not even sure it's being televised. Does anyone know where I can watch online?
Misc: Rugby World Cup
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I hear ya...I was cruising an obscure channel and landed on the start of a match...I'm still trying to figure out the rules, but it is exciting. I've never been a soccer fan and this seems to flow in a similar way, with monster hits and such. 
The best...one dude took a knee to the head...he's out there on the ground...two meds come out to assist...the match continues...literally going around/over him!
The best...one dude took a knee to the head...he's out there on the ground...two meds come out to assist...the match continues...literally going around/over him!
I got into the 2007 Rugby World Cup, it was on the now defunct Fox Soccer Channel. Fun sport, and not as confusing as Aussie Rules Football.
I still don't totally get it but it is fun to scan and be lost among the exuberant on the English live blogs (highlights, vines, mystifying tactical graphics, etc):
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2015/sep/23/scotland-v-japan-rugby-world-cup-2015-live
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ru...0/Scotland-vs-Japan-Rugby-World-Cup-live.html
I still don't totally get it but it is fun to scan and be lost among the exuberant on the English live blogs (highlights, vines, mystifying tactical graphics, etc):
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2015/sep/23/scotland-v-japan-rugby-world-cup-2015-live
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ru...0/Scotland-vs-Japan-Rugby-World-Cup-live.html
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More specific here...looks like a few games will be on "Universal Sports Network", if one has that. Other games may be able to stream if you can authenticate your provider has USN or something. And two games toward end will be on NBC.
http://www.watchrwc2015.com/
I got a rubgy game for my xbox probably 6-8 years ago. It was sweet, and helped me learn the game more. I think rugby 7s is a little more exciting to watch because it's faster pace but I enjoy catching a match every now and then.
Basic rules:
There are two basic groups of positions - forwards and backs.
Forwards are the larger players that are involved in the scrum and lineouts.
Backs are the fasters players you see spread in a long line across the field.
The ball cannot be passed forward, only lateral or behind. A forward pass or a "knock-on" forward will result in a scrum.
The ball can be kicked forward, however, the kicker must put all of their own players onsides before the kicking team can tackle.
Play does not stop after tackles and subbing is similar to soccer in that there are a limited number of subs per game.
Unlike in football, to score a "try" merely crossing the plane does count as a try. The scoring player must touch the ball in the try zone. The closer to posts, the better. This is because your placement kicking for posts after the try is walked straight out from where the try is scored.
And announcers for all other sports misuse the term "scrum" to describe any time in which there is a lose ball and a pile of players. The correct rugby terminology to describe this would be a "ruck."
There are two basic groups of positions - forwards and backs.
Forwards are the larger players that are involved in the scrum and lineouts.
Backs are the fasters players you see spread in a long line across the field.
The ball cannot be passed forward, only lateral or behind. A forward pass or a "knock-on" forward will result in a scrum.
The ball can be kicked forward, however, the kicker must put all of their own players onsides before the kicking team can tackle.
Play does not stop after tackles and subbing is similar to soccer in that there are a limited number of subs per game.
Unlike in football, to score a "try" merely crossing the plane does count as a try. The scoring player must touch the ball in the try zone. The closer to posts, the better. This is because your placement kicking for posts after the try is walked straight out from where the try is scored.
And announcers for all other sports misuse the term "scrum" to describe any time in which there is a lose ball and a pile of players. The correct rugby terminology to describe this would be a "ruck."
Can you explain this part more?
So you can kick it forward as a "pass" as long as your guy gets it and he was onside, or behind you, when you kicked it? But if your do not have all your guys "on-sides", kicking forward is more of a "punt" where you can't compete for the ball?
This works for me. Can watch live and replays.
If you download this software http://www.cyberghostvpn.com/en_ Then change your fake location to somewhere in Britain.
After that you can sign up for a free account at this websitehttps://www.itv.com/itvplayer/itv You'll have to use this postal code when you sign up EN35PA. After that, you should be good for 30 days at least.
If you download this software http://www.cyberghostvpn.com/en_ Then change your fake location to somewhere in Britain.
After that you can sign up for a free account at this websitehttps://www.itv.com/itvplayer/itv You'll have to use this postal code when you sign up EN35PA. After that, you should be good for 30 days at least.
Yes, when the kicker, or team-mate who was level with or behind the kicker when (or after) the ball was kicked, runs in front of the offside player(s), the player is put onside.
So not only can an offsides player not catch the kick if they are offsides, but they also can't tackle a player from the opposing team who recovers the kick until they are put back onsides.
I'm not a huge rugby fan but definitely try to tune in to the World Cup. This World Cup in England would've been a good one to go to. England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland matches should all be crazy. Probably France too.
USA Eagles played pretty well in the opener. Missed two conversions that could have made for great finish with a chance to win. Either conversion would've also got a bonus point, though there's no realistic shot at advancing out of the group. I guess anything is possible after Japan beat RSA though. I thought the USA had a decent shot to beat Japan but it was always unlikely to pick up points against anyone else.
Lack of TV coverage here is pretty disappointing. I think premium cable showed all of the matches of the last two World Cups. NBC shows so much sevens but won't even put the Rugby Union World Cup on NBCSN? Weak.
USA Eagles played pretty well in the opener. Missed two conversions that could have made for great finish with a chance to win. Either conversion would've also got a bonus point, though there's no realistic shot at advancing out of the group. I guess anything is possible after Japan beat RSA though. I thought the USA had a decent shot to beat Japan but it was always unlikely to pick up points against anyone else.
Lack of TV coverage here is pretty disappointing. I think premium cable showed all of the matches of the last two World Cups. NBC shows so much sevens but won't even put the Rugby Union World Cup on NBCSN? Weak.
Watched the USA v Scotland game today...Woof. Lost their first 4 lineouts and conceded 12 penalties.
I was living in South Africa during the 2007 Rugby World Cup. It was hugely exciting and had a whole crew over to my house for the finals which South Africa won. I get most of the rules, but for the life of me can't tell you all the rules once a player is tackled and when the offensive guys dive on to knock the defenders back in the ruck...but my South African friend said that was ok as the ref didn't know the rules either!