A sport involving 15-a-side teams that originated in the UK, but is often criticised eslewhere due to its 'rough-and-tumble' nature, ie. you could walk off the pitch with several bones broken after the 80 minutes. It requires the mindset of stone and extreme physical shape, especially lower body and abdomen. Most rugby players start from a very early age in the UK and Oceana due to how 'specialist' most of the skills needed are. Despite the fact that playing rugby is by far more physically demanding than Football (Soccer), the players are paid less than the afore-mentioned counterpart, meaning that it is less financially rewarding to play than other mainstream sports, yet has its own culture that most of the 'born-and-bred' players live by, commonly referred to (at least in my area, this is a geographically dependant phrase) as "Scrum Down, Drink Up". No matter what happens on the field, you can still share several pints with the guy who speared you.
1. "Hey guys! Newcastle Falcons need a new Flanker, I can finally play professional Rugby!"
2. “I like to think I play rugby as it should be played - there are no yellow or red cards in my collection - but I cannot say I'm an angel.” - Jonny Wilkinson OBE, England Fly-Half.
2. “I like to think I play rugby as it should be played - there are no yellow or red cards in my collection - but I cannot say I'm an angel.” - Jonny Wilkinson OBE, England Fly-Half.
by kunge1999 August 11, 2014
It's a real mans sport with lots of strategy. It builds a bond between players. It is also one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports.
by Rugby man 14 August 23, 2012
A medium sized town in the county of Warwickshire, UK. Rugby is where the game of the same name originated and has at some time been connected to famous people such as Rupert Brooke, Lewis Carroll and Guy Fawkes. Also home of Rugby School, the school at which the book, Tom Brown's School Days was set.
by Paul Prendergast August 19, 2005
A sport where two teams of 15 men wrestle on the grass with an oval ball.
Players are usually big, 16 stones, and does not feel pain or cold.
Small skinny players tend to last only 5 minutes.
Players are usually big, 16 stones, and does not feel pain or cold.
Small skinny players tend to last only 5 minutes.
by Kerb November 28, 2004
Probably the manliest sport in the world, boasting amazing athletes such as Jonah Lomu and Piri Weepu. Though constantly made fun of by Football fans (American and actual Football), little do they know that as pre-game snacks, rugby players eat people like David Beckham.
Professional Rugby Players tend to average at about 100 kgs (of solid muscle)
Professional Rugby Players tend to average at about 100 kgs (of solid muscle)
by Autumn Tsunami November 08, 2011
Anyone named Troy. An annoying and complete Beta male who looks like a thumb and makes no sense in whatever they say or do.
by barbariancoc December 11, 2019
Person 1: You wanna play rugby
person 2: dude that sport sucks
person 1: but it has a hooker
Person 2: im in
person 2: dude that sport sucks
person 1: but it has a hooker
Person 2: im in
by birbman20 August 25, 2023