...September 29, 2011 Why You Should Care About Rugby Rugby is a sport like no other; it is much more than a sport. Rugby is not, "like soccer," as I all to often hear. Such a statement is a blasphemy of the good name of Rugby. Rugby is a natural evolution from soccer. The game of Rugby-football started with a man, William Webb Ellis, who followed his finely developed instincts by picking up the ball in a soccer game, as it was played then, and running with it. He broke a rule he recognized as stupid and limiting, starting a fine tradition of civil disobedience that was later adopted by Gandhi and King. You will find so many drawn to the game because they want to try something different, something exciting and new, and something that others may be just a bit fearful of. If that is not necessarily why they come to the game, they soon find a certain perverse pleasure in watching and listening to people's reactions when they tell them, "I play rugby."(Akin, 1) Most often the listener gets a strange look on their face, or grimace, and say, "Rugby, that's pretty rough, isn't it?"(General, 1) "Yeah, kinda,"(Akin, 1) the rugger responds, as they look you up and down and wonder what manner of person is this? This results in the statement changing from "I play rugby,"(Akin, 1) to, "I am a rugby player."(Akin, 1) A subtle but important difference as the first phrase states what one does; the second defines who one is. Rugby is not a game, it is a life style. Its essence is not...
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...Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony; a Commemoration of Rugby’s Origin YourFirstName YourLastName Instructor's Name Course Title 27 September 2015 Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony; a Commemoration of Rugby’s Origin “Ladies and gentlemen, I am greatly honored for being part of this colorful event where history will be made. We are all here to celebrate the opening ceremony of this beautiful landmark in world rugby. We have waited four years, but now we are just one hour away from the kickoff of the first match of the 2015 Rugby world cup in our iconic Twickenham stadium at the heart of England, the beautiful city of London. Wow, this is beautiful; I am standing in front of 81000 rugby fans, the biggest rugby stadium on earth. I assure every rugby fan that this world cup will offer breathtaking moments that will live in us forever. Heroes will be born, rivalries will emerge all in the name of glory, but only one country will emerge as victorious. This event is a place where athletes measure their strengths and abilities but a source of unity all over the world. The sport has brought in 20 of the best nations in the world to do battle for a chance of taking the beautiful Webb Ellis cup home. The rugby world cup and the world rugby organization, is against all forms of discrimination, from racism to gender discrimination, we stand firm and against this forms of discriminations. Who can forget in the year 1995 when Nelson Mandela...
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...Rugby- Scrum Half Strength One- Cardiovascular endurance Within my chosen activity of Rugby I believe that cardiovascular endurance is one of my biggest strengths. Cardiovascular endurance is often referred to as aerobic power. It is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles. As a scrumhalf, I need to have cardiovascular endurance to get to every breakdown in attack, to distribute to my teammates and also a rugby game lasts for 80 minutes and I need to make sure I can last the whole 80 minutes. I often have to distribute the ball quickly to my teammates to avoid the turnover. I also need cardiovascular endurance to be able to get support to a lone runner that breaks...
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... 2.2.3. The Boat Race 3 3. Pub Sports 3 3.1. History 3 3.2. Bowls 3 3.3. Skittles 3 3.4. Darts 3 3.5. Cue Sports 3 3.5.1. History 3 3.5.2. 8-Ball 3 3.5.3. Snooker 3 4. England and the Olympic Games 3 4.1. Olympic Triumphs of England/ Great Britain 3 4.2. Olympic Games on English Ground 3 4.2.1. 1908 Summer Olympics in London 3 4.2.2. 1948 Summer Olympics in London 3 4.2.3. London 2012 3 5. Golf 3 5.1. History 3 5.2. Famous English Golf Players 3 5.3. Golf in England Today 3 6. Tennis 3 6.1. History 3 6.2. Great English Tennis Players 3 6.3. Tennis in the English Society Today 3 7. Cricket 3 7.1. History of Cricket 3 7.2. Rules 3 7.3. Cricket Idols 3 8. Rugby 3 8.1. History 3 8.2. The Six Nation Championship 3 8.3. Rugby in England Today 3 9. Football 3 9.1. History 3 9.2. English Football Today 3 9.3. Famous English Football Stadiums 3 9.4. Famous English Football Players 3 9.4.1. Sir Bobby Charlton 3 9.4.2. Sir Geoff Hurst 3 9.4.3. Heroes in the Recent Past 3 10. Conclusion 3 11. References 3 1. Introduction The following paper deals with sport in England. Because of the wide range of this topic, this paper will just go into some interesting subjects of English sport. The text will give you information about the history of sport in England and some interesting traditions. It will inform you about some of the most popular and important individual and team sports as well. The purpose is not to...
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...Most popular hobbies in the UK 1. Dancing : Opportunities for our new venture : * Ads of dance centres providing Professional training, Dance clubs * Tie ups with dance halls and ticketing * Buying and selling of dance goods * Rentals of clothing and other dance costumes Dance industry in UK : It is estimated the dance economy employs around 30,000 people as dancers, teachers, choreographers, technicians and managers in UK. Estimated 200 dance companies in UK Supporting data : audiences for dance had grown by 13.7% over the past six years. In 1999 there were an estimated 1,472 dance performances given in theatres around the UK, in addition to drama, opera, musical and other productions which incorporated dance. Estimated ticket sales for these dance performances reached £20,682,000 2. Football : Opportunities for our new venture: * Ads from Football clubs * Sports goods and equipments for Football * Ads of several other Football merchandise * Football Betting Agencies * Rental of football sports goods and services Football Industry in UK : Football in the United Kingdom is organised on a separate basis in each of the four countries of the United Kingdom, with each having a national football association responsible for the overall management of football within their respective country. There is no United Kingdom national football team. Apart from this, more popular is that there are separate club football league systems...
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...I do not actually like or play any sport, however, if I am able to change anything about a sport, I would like to change the way rugby is being played. The rules to playing rugby is that one cannot pass the ball forward, only backwards passing and lateral passing is allowed. Also, it is a must to tackle while playing rugby. When one is being tackled and is on the ground, they have no choice but to release the ball. Tackling is really important when playing rugby. The changes that I would like to implement would be that forward passing is allowed and also no tackling is allowed during the game. Functionalism states that every role, does not matter what kind of role one play, as long as the person play his or her role well, the society...
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...talent for it, so they used it to train soldiers. Football was believed to came from Harpastum. The game was brought to Britain from the Greeks and Romans. Another game played was Episkyros by the Greeks. Football was first called soccer by people in Britain. It started in Britain but now the Americans use the term soccer to distinguish it from football. The English rarely used the term soccer, preferring to call it football. Around this time in England, the term “soccer” was used as a British slang word. In the centuries that were passing, it revealed a lot of different games going back to the original football long ago. Rugby became a game played that originated from soccer into another sport. Students from Oxford and Cambridge didn’t prefer rugby, so they had “association football”. English rugby clubs did not join the FA, later made a rugby unions in 1871. Oxford students liked to shorten names, so they called soccer, for association. The eleven soccer clubs, made “association...
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...Rugby vs American Football General purpose: to persuade & gain the audiences interest Specific purpose: to get the audience to want to learn more about rugby, and hopefully pass their interest onto their friends and family Thesis: Rugby is everywhere; understanding just a little about the game would bring a common interest between you and the rest of the world Attention: When will our nation (US) get its head out of their asses and realize we are focused on the wrong things for entertainment? Credibility: Over 20 years experience in American football and 12 years experience in Rugby; I believe I have enough time in to be considered a reliable source Preview: I want to share some comparisons with facts and personal experience Main Body A.) I’ll discuss where the two games derived B.) I’ll talk about the differences between injuries, and which game you’re most likely to get injured C.) Lastly, I’ll break down the game by giving you some statistics on how much actual game time action you observe on average during a single game Benefits: 1.) Rugby is a year round sport 2.) The only equipment needed to play rugby are cleats and a mouth guard 3.) Rugby is played on every continent, and in almost every country Solutions: 1.) Use the internet to watch videos and learn more about the rules 2.) Search for nearby teams and look on the schedule for a nearby game 3.) Rent a movie that contains rugby ( ie., Invictus, Forever Strong) Conclusion Action:...
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...Economic Gains: Will the Commonwealth Games in Delhi Deliver What They Promised?: India Knowledge@Wharton ( http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/india/article.cfm?articleid=4537) Economic Gains: Will the Commonwealth Games in Delhi Deliver What They Promised? Published : October 21, 2010 in India Knowledge@Wharton The 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Delhi from October 5 to October 14 were orchestrated in typical Indian style. Until the eleventh hour, nothing was ready. There were fears that the event would have to be called off. Charges of corruption were rampant. (After suspending probes during the period of the Games, several investigative agencies have been unleashed again.) The facilities were reported to be way below acceptable standards. The Scottish delegation found dogs in their beds in the Games Village; the South Africans found a snake. But, in the end, it was a superb show. "Commonwealth Games 2010 finish with India triumphant," said the London Guardian. Prior to the games, former Union sports minister Mani Shankar This is a single/personal use copy of India Knowledge@Wharton. For multiple copies, custom reprints, Aiyar had been particularly trenchant in his criticism. "By having e-prints, posters or plaques, please contact PARS International: reprints@parsintl.com P. (212) 221-9595 x407. an 11-day jamboree in New Delhi, the idea that you can become a sporting nation is nonsense," he told newsmagazine Tehelka some time ago. (Aiyar was forced out of his ministerial...
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...LEWIS CARROLL An author, a mathematician, a photographer of the Victorian era, the one who wrote ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ and the sequel ‘Through the Looking Glass’. Charles Lutwidge Dodgson also referred to as Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) is the man who knows how to entertain and express his feelings though powerful words. Sir Carroll was born on 27 January in Cheshire as being the youngest sibling in the family; was exposed to magic tricks, marionette shows and poems written for homemade newspapers. Lewis Carroll attended Rugby School from 1846-1859, he graduated from Christ Church College, Oxford in 1854. Carroll remained in the college and started lecturing on mathematics, writing treatises and guides for students. In later life Sir Carroll was described as asymmetrical as he was carrying himself stiffly. He was challenged with a knee injury sustained in middle age, as a very young child he suffered from a fever that left him deaf in one ear. He also went through a severe attack of whooping cough that resulted in a weak chest in later life. From a young age, Lewis Carroll wrote poetry and short stories this work was sent to various magazines. Between 1854 and 1856, his poetry and short stories appeared in the national publication, ‘The Comic Times’ and, ‘The Train’ as well as a few other smaller magazines. Most of this work was humorous, sometimes mocking but his standards and ambitions were set up high. “Always speak the truth, think before you speak, and write it...
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...Violence has been a part of ice hockey since at least the early 1900s. According to the book Hockey: A People's History, in 1904 alone, four players were killed during hockey games from the frequent brawls and violent stick work. Fighting in ice hockey is an established tradition of the sport in North America, with a long history involving many levels of amateur and professional play and including some notable individual fights. While officials tolerate fighting during hockey games, they impose a variety of penalties on players who engage in fights. Unique to North American professional team sports, the National Hockey League (NHL) and most minor professional leagues in North America do not eject players outright for fighting but major European and collegiate hockey leagues do. The debate over allowing fighting in ice hockey games is ongoing. Despite its potentially negative consequences, such as heavier enforcers knocking each other out, some administrators are not considering eliminating fighting from the game, as some players consider it essential. Additionally, the majority of fans oppose eliminating fights from professional hockey games. Examples In an NHL preseason game between the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues on September 21, 1969 Bruins defenseman Ted Green and Blues left wing Wayne Maki, attacking Green, engaged in a bloody stick-swinging fight that resulted in Green sustaining a skull fracture and brain damage, forcing him to miss the entire season of 1969–70...
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...Technology in Sports The world of sport is continually changing over the years, and the use of technology is just one of those areas that has made an impact on many sports in the modern day. See the annual sports technology awards for the latest technology ideas in the world of sport. One criticism of the use of technology is that it can slow down the speed of the game, but on the other hand for many people it makes watching it more enjoyable to see the correct decisions being made. Assisting the Umpires / Referees Most professional sports in the United States have long used instant replay and other high-tech aids to help referees make the right call. Gridiron has used video replay systems to check referees' calls for many years. Basketball referees use replay systems to make sure players are shooting within the time allotted by the shot clock. In international cricket, the third umpire has been used, one sitting off the ground with access to TV replays of certain situations (such as disputed catches and boundaries) to advise the central umpires. The umpires out on the field are in communication via wireless technology with the other umpire. The third umpire is also asked to adjudicate on run out decisions, which he makes without consultation with the two central umpires. One sport that has resisted the use of high-tech assistance until very recently is soccer/football. Replays could be used to decide off-side decisions, whether a ball passes over the goal line, and clarify...
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...Rugby, believe it or not, is not considered to be a sport in the state of Iowa. A sport is defined as, “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment” (“Sport”). But yet somehow, rugby does not fall into the category. Rugby fans and players who are around the sport enough can see, that the ‘athletes’ get tired, are very competitive, work as a team, and work against the other team for one common goal. Win. All these elements seem to sound very similar to the Dictionary definition. When the state or schools are confronted, the only reason rugby can not be considered a school sport is because ‘it is too dangerous,’ ‘someone will get hurt.’ Is not every...
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...significantly better than expected results for the irish sponsorship industry, with 47% of sponsors increasing their spend last year, and 61% of rights holders in the market reporting an increase in their sponsorship revenues (7% more than had planned). onside estimates sponsorship spend rose by 9% to €136 million last year, with the annual onside sponsorship industry survey 2015 showing that 73% of sponsors in ireland are now spending more than 10% of their overall marketing and communication budget on sponsorship. events such as the FiFA World Cup, breakthrough new initiatives such as the Coke Zero dublin bikes partnership, major deals such as the iRFu’s new kit deal with Canterbury and strong performances from certain rights holders in Rugby, GAA and Broadcast sponsorship, all helped fuel the largest annual growth so far this decade. the Question was asked of sponsors & Rights Holders: How do you think 2014 sponsorship spend / income within your organisation compared to 2013 overall? SPONSORSHIP SPEND / INCOME SPONSORS inCReAsed RemAined tHe sAme deCReAsed RIgHtS HOlDERS inCReAsed RemAined tHe sAme deCReAsed PlaNS 37% 34% 29% PlaNS 54% 30% 14% 2014 aCtUal 47% 40% 13% aCtUal 61% 31% 8% onside outlook 2 0 15 1 INtO tHE FUtURE...
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...CHAPTER 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 INTRODUCTION Football to many people is a game of intensity where winning is everything.some people have what it takes and others don’t.football is intense but winning is not everything.enjoying the game and playing the way that makes you feel good is truly football.football also had a association by examples FA.Football Association was formed in 1863 and it is the oldest football association in the world and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the amateur and professional game in England. Sport(or primarily in north America,sports) is all forms of competitive physical activity which through casual or organized participation,aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and provide entertainment to participants. Hundreds of sports exist, from those requiringonly two participants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. Many peoples likes playing sport to release their tension or fill the times with activity. The most famous sport among peoples today is football. Football is a famous sport among teenagers. Due to this, many television stations are providing many football games likes FA Cup, AFF Suzuki Cup, and EPL League. That is why many students in higher institution likes football. A study entitled “KMPh Student’s Knowledge on Football”. 2.2 RESEARCH QUESTIONS Our...
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