Rugby Match

Munster vs. Scarlets

Sunday, November 25th, 2012

I was finally able to go to a rugby game this semester. 

Munster: represents Munster area in Ireland; red jerseys

Scarlets: represent Wales; black jerseys

Here is a link to the Munster Rugby Website:

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/

I could not believe how violent and rough the sport is! It is very similar to American football, except the players do not wear any padding. They only have mouth and shin guards. 

Unfortunately, we were not able to stay for the entire game. It had been raining on and off the entire day. But, when the game started it was clear. After half - time was over, it was pouring rain. We had umbrellas, but we were soaking wet. It was very cold outside also, so the rain was making the sidewalk very slick to walk on.

Here is a link to a segment of the game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQhB0CwG_0

The players waiting to resume the game.

The players lining up for the kick-off of the second half of the game. 

A Munster player injured.