Canadian Women's Rugby Team

[R181]

In Europe rugby union is a winter sport - does that also apply in Canada with its much harsher weather? Playing on frozen, rock-hard pitches would not be much fun for either men or women I guess.

It hardly would apply here unless played in an enclosed stadium. Even professional American and Canadian style football, they are different, are not played in winter. Professional ice hockey is played in winter in enclosed arenas.

The big problem for rugby union for it ever to become popular over here is for enough private investors to build the facilities necessary and fund a money making business. Frankly, I don't see that happening as there are too many existing commercial sports for it to be stand a chance.

Bob

 

[Vacumatic]

It hardly would apply here unless played in an enclosed stadium. Even professional American and Canadian style football, they are different, are not played in winter. Professional ice hockey is played in winter in enclosed arenas.

The big problem for rugby union for it ever to become popular over here is for enough private investors to build the facilities necessary and fund a money making business. Frankly, I don't see that happening as there are too many existing commercial sports for it to be stand a chance.

Bob

I played Rugby for my school, no fun at all on a cold and wet January afternoon and Big Dave Smith, a prop forward for the other side, is trying to get jiggy with your right ear in the scrum, all you are thinking about is being home in front of a warm fire and watching the Flintstones.

The final is tomorrow, I am sure that we all wish a great game for both sides.

 

[R181]

Congratulations to England on winning the women's rugby world cup. Our Canadian team did their best and deserve to be congratulated for their effort too. Unfortunately, it was a bridge too far for them today.

Bob

 

[Vacumatic]

Congratulations to England on winning the women's rugby world cup. Our Canadian team did their best and deserve to be congratulated for their effort too. Unfortunately, it was a bridge too far for them today.

Bob

Good game, they all played hard with good energy and a massive dose of enthusiasm.