she's only happy in the sun | wise words from coach....

wise words from coach….

Rugby is a game that by nature demands a mixture of bravery, athleticism, skill and vigilance. It is a graceful art form wrapped up in its most tumultuous, aggressive representation.

It is a sport that can only be truly understood by those who have put on the jersey and stepped out onto the pitch. Those who have experienced their heart jump out of their chest, followed by the exhilarating adrenaline rush after breaking through a defensive line. Had the fear of god put into them when a player twice their size is charging towards them like a runaway rhino or felt the humble pat on the back from a team mate, that signifies the unspoken commitment to putting your bodies on the line for one-another!

For you see rugby is the ultimate game of nobility, where you sacrifice and disregard your own self for the greater good of the team. And when the final whistle blows, you will come away battered and bruised, emotionally and physically drained but still feel that overwhelming sense of pride that you have done it for the 14 other men(girls) standing beside you. And you know just by looking at their crooked noses and missing teeth, that they’ve done it for you too!

Any player willing to make these sacrifices, regardless of the score line will always win the battle of rugby.