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Rugby Union folks: Need some opinions
Posted on 11/4/12 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 11/4/12 at 8:01 pm
So the wife and I are going to Dublin over Thanksgiving, and Ireland is playing Argentina at Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening. I have a limited understanding of the game, but feel I will still enjoy it thoroughly. The wife has no idea about the game.
1) Tickets are available but generally about $70 per person. Is this too much for a game like this?
2) Any thoughts on how I explain the game to the wife? Especially since my own understanding is limited at best.
1) Tickets are available but generally about $70 per person. Is this too much for a game like this?
2) Any thoughts on how I explain the game to the wife? Especially since my own understanding is limited at best.
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Posted on 11/4/12 at 8:03 pm to BraveTiger225
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1) Tickets are available but generally about $70 per person. Is this too much for a game like this?
No. And the Irish love rugby. And the Aviva is fricking awesome. And I love the Argy NT. They play a really attractive style.
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2) Any thoughts on how I explain the game to the wife? Especially since my own understanding is limited at best.
You're fricked on this.
Irish Rugby Anthem
Rugby explanation video
This post was edited on 11/4/12 at 8:11 pm
Posted on 11/4/12 at 8:14 pm to TN Bhoy
I will most likely do it. I'm a fan of sport of all kinds. Seeing a country in its sporting element will be awesome. Next time around I'll have to catch some GAA events at Croke Park.
Posted on 11/4/12 at 8:22 pm to BraveTiger225
No that is not to much, Argentina is a great team and the Irish fans should provide a great atmosphere. You'll be witnessing some real high level rugby so explaining it your wife could get complicated, but if you get the basics down for her I'm sure she'll at least enjoy it.
Posted on 11/4/12 at 8:41 pm to Swagga
I am willing to bet if you talk to the people around you and say you are American you'll find they will help explain the game....at least the Aussies did it for me in cricket.
Also there was a thread a few weeks ago about union rules.
Also there was a thread a few weeks ago about union rules.
Posted on 11/4/12 at 9:04 pm to BraveTiger225
Definitely go. That's the #7 and #8 ranked teams in the world.
Here's some info for learning the game
Here's some info for learning the game
Posted on 11/13/12 at 7:14 pm to BraveTiger225
Dude you should go go go!!!
Don't mis the chance.
Just tell your wife it's football with no forward passes....
Just being there and watching two if the best rugby teams in the world will be experience enough!!
Don't mis the chance.
Just tell your wife it's football with no forward passes....
Just being there and watching two if the best rugby teams in the world will be experience enough!!
Posted on 11/13/12 at 7:18 pm to heypaul
Unfortunately last minute change of plans. We are going to London instead. Appreciate the feedback. Will definitely catch a game at Aviva once we do hit Dublin.
Posted on 11/13/12 at 7:35 pm to BraveTiger225
DUDE?!!?
London has some upcoming games at Twickenham Stadium, I'm pretty sure New Zealand is playing England
That's the two top teams in the world right now... you should check and see if there's and games when you're in town.
London has some upcoming games at Twickenham Stadium, I'm pretty sure New Zealand is playing England
That's the two top teams in the world right now... you should check and see if there's and games when you're in town.
Posted on 11/13/12 at 7:46 pm to heypaul
England v South Africa but looks like only single seats available. Will keep a lookout.
Posted on 11/13/12 at 7:49 pm to BraveTiger225
wow dude
I dream of catching an International match on foreign soil, between two powerhouse teams!
I drove from BR to Houston to see USA v. Italy
I dream of catching an International match on foreign soil, between two powerhouse teams!
I drove from BR to Houston to see USA v. Italy
Posted on 11/13/12 at 7:50 pm to Swagga
The national team playing in a Rugby crazed environment should be an AWESOME experience. Wear the colors and have some fun!
Posted on 11/13/12 at 7:56 pm to SM6
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playing in a Rugby crazed environment
England's the birthplace of rugby and the fans are insane!
Posted on 11/14/12 at 8:07 pm to BraveTiger225
As I'm sitting here watching a recent game I downloaded, I'm thinking if you have half an interest in a game that you have a chance to go to, then you should!
Posted on 11/14/12 at 8:08 pm to heypaul
Life's to short to wonder what could've been!
Posted on 11/14/12 at 10:07 pm to heypaul
First, Landsdowne (aviva) is a great place for a game. I have seen Ireland play there about ten times and my first match was against Argentina also.
At these matches for 5 or 10 Euro they have the Refs ear. It is an ear piece that you hear the ref the whole game so it will quickly let you understand wHat is happening. And you also hear all the cursing :).
I will reply with more info in the morning on Pubs and what not on a rugby day in Dublin
At these matches for 5 or 10 Euro they have the Refs ear. It is an ear piece that you hear the ref the whole game so it will quickly let you understand wHat is happening. And you also hear all the cursing :).
I will reply with more info in the morning on Pubs and what not on a rugby day in Dublin
Posted on 11/14/12 at 10:09 pm to tccdc
Ok...Twickenham updates it is then tomorrow |:)
Posted on 11/14/12 at 10:30 pm to BraveTiger225
Do it !!! I would love to be able to do that
Posted on 11/15/12 at 6:36 am to chesty
I'm cheering for the guy to go..
And I dont even know the dude
And I dont even know the dude
This post was edited on 11/15/12 at 6:38 am
Posted on 11/15/12 at 7:13 am to BraveTiger225
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England v South Africa but looks like only single seats available. Will keep a lookout.
I fail to see how this is a problem...
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