[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by FireGilbert

It was funny to open this thread and see the Rabbitohs being mentioned. They are probably the most popular sports team in Sydney, I see those bunny logos plastered everywhere. If you are looking for a Union team with a silly name maybe try the Waratahs or Brumbies.

League is an entertaining sport and I would recommend it to anyone who is a Union fan. It is not very well known though as it's only really played in Northern England, two Australian states, and a few neighbourhoods in Auckland. A cross between Union and American football is a good way to put it actually. It basically operates on the philosophy that in Union the rucks, scrums, and line-outs go to the attacking team 80% of the time anyways so why not just get rid of them. This results in a faster paced more athletic game that promotes try scoring. I also find it more physical, even after the recent elimination of the shoulder charge, as penalties that would result in a send off in Union are just a warning in League.

The problem with league however is the predictability. With the 6 tackle rule teams usually run the ball up the middle 4 times, then try one creative play going wide, then kick. This is repeated for 80 minutes. I much prefer the variety of a Union game.

Finally just to tie this thread together, here is a picture of Sonny Bill Williams playing against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

What is really funny is how League started and why it is so localized in England.

League isn't a bad watch, but i miss the turnover at the breakdown. A good turn over can lead to quality rugby.