Scotland rugby

[Blueline72]

I recently managed, purely by accident mind you, to catch the springboks and the all blacks in a rugby match on TV. I am a huge American Football fan (GO HUSKERS! lol ) I have to say I am completely hooked. I've been combing the program guides of all the channels I can get here in the states and sadly I can't find rugby. Anyone have any ideas who might broadcast it? When the season is? I'm a complete neophyte when it comes to rugby but it is entertaining as heck.

[Piper]

I would also like to find the season/scheduling for Rugby matches. I've never been a sports fan, baseball bores me to tears, and I can't develop an interest in football (either kind). As far as American football goes, I've never quite understood a game consisting of 4 15 minute quarters that takes 3 hours or more to complete. My son took up playing Rugby while he was in the Marines, and I actually enjoyed watching the games (proud paternal feelings aside).

[Machaggisnz]

Tonite England play my mighty All Blacks at Forsyth Barr stadium in Dunedin. Should be a great opportunity to see some good running rugby. Given that Dunedin is the most scottish city in New Zealand there should be a few kilted fans there. The local Super Rugby franchise is the Otago Highlanders.

[StevieR]

You'd better get in the car and start driving mate . The USA host Scotland in Houston today - 7th June. Then up to Toronto for Canada v Scotland on 14th!

The rugby world cup is being held in England in 2015 - and yes you will be represented .

The domestic club season in Europe starts in September. Additionally, the six nations of Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy play a round robin tournament every year, starting at the end of January. Scotland/England is the oldest international fixture - since 1871 - and their games (excepting if they meet in a world cup) are played for the Calcutta Cup. The greatest rugby spectacle of all happens when the elite players of our islands are chosen to represent The British and Irish Lions who tour either New Zealand, Australia or South Africa every four years or so, playing a number of club or regional sides before three "tests" against the home nation.

Here's Gareth Edwards (one of the greatest ever, a Welshman) for the Barbarians (an invitational side) v New Zealand back in the seventies. Not forgetting that they were all amateurs back then!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJNbH...e_gdata_player

And of course, when you play New Zealand, it all kicks off before the kick off!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fYIU...e_gdata_player

And if you're Welsh, the best response is always a song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqtIl...e_gdata_player

[BCAC]

Maybe OCRichard can help. He's a big rugby fan. He always goes (kilted) to the sevens, every year! PM him. In the meantime, do a search for his previous posts.

As an aside, I reckon Scotland have just made one of their best transfers ever in signing the kiwi Vern Cotter to become their manager!

[StevieR]

Given that Dunedin is the most scottish city in New Zealand there should be a few kilted fans there.

Reminded me of the Al Murray (very English comedian) line, when he played Dunedin - "12,000 miles and I've ended up in effing Scotland!"

[guardsman]

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[BCAC]

http://www.espnscrum.com/scotland/ru...ry/228983.html

Easy win for Vern's first game as manager (coach).