Rugby World Cup Etiquette

Official Old Man

Uckfield Seagull

Aug 27, 2011

8,544

Brighton

• Sep 13, 2015

• #1

We're counting down now to the egg chasers. I have a ticket 'just because' it's in Brighton and it's a World Cup, but what is rugby etiquette?
Can I listen to the Albion game on my radio?
I can drink in the ground, but will it be Harveys?
Can I shout "handball"?
Dare I ask "Are the South Africans any good"?
Info needed please for all us rugby virgins.

 

El Sid

Well-known member

May 10, 2012

3,806

West Sussex

• Sep 13, 2015

• #2

Whoever's in charge of the catering will need to serve beer a bloody sight quicker than normal.
They'll need to pre-pour more than the usual 2 pints.

 

Tom Hark Preston Park

Will Post For Cash

Jul 6, 2003

70,161

• Sep 13, 2015

• #3

Will there be TWO Guest Beers?

 

Official Old Man

Uckfield Seagull

Aug 27, 2011

8,544

Brighton

• Sep 13, 2015

• Thread starter
• #4

Heineken are sponsors so it will be their beer. John Smiths aaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhh.

 

Tom Hark Preston Park

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Jul 6, 2003

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• Sep 13, 2015

• #5

I remember the good times said:

Heineken are sponsors so it will be their beer. John Smiths aaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhh.

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Beach Hut

Brighton Bhuna Boy

Jul 5, 2003

71,963

Living In a Box

• Sep 13, 2015

• #6

Anyone notice yesterday the four corners where the American Express Community Stadium logos are had a tied up banner on each presumably to change the branding for the Rugby.

 

KZNSeagull

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Nov 26, 2007

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Wolsingham, County Durham

• Sep 13, 2015

• #7

Every time a South African gets the ball, it is traditional to encourage them. "Dik Kop" (Great pass) and "Jy Vet Drol" (well played Sir!) being the most acceptable forms. If they are not playing well, they can also be encouraged by throwing warm liquid over them.
Blaming the referee for everything is also a must. If there is a South African fan near you moaning at the ref, ask them to explain the rules to you - they are bound to know .

 

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Tom Hark Preston Park

Will Post For Cash

Jul 6, 2003

70,161

• Sep 13, 2015

• #8

Will the No Smoking ban extend to the lighting of farts?

 

gripper stebson

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Jul 27, 2004

6,657

• Sep 13, 2015

• #9

You'll need to wear a rugby shirt tucked in to a pair of neatly ironed stone washed jeans. Finish off with desert boots and you'll be fine.

 

Hugo Rune

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NSC Patron

Feb 23, 2012

21,616

Brighton

• Sep 13, 2015

• #10

Do the fans sing any songs? I know the players do when their on the piss and mob handed.

 

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Bombadier Botty

Complete Twaddle

Jun 2, 2008

3,258

• Sep 13, 2015

• #11

gripper stebson said:

You'll need to wear a rugby shirt tucked in to a pair of neatly ironed stone washed jeans. Finish off with desert boots and you'll be fine.

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A jumper tied around the neck and florid cheeks are also a must if you want to win at 'Rugger bingo'

 

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Hampster Gull

New member

Dec 22, 2010

13,462

• Sep 13, 2015

• #12

Drink copious amounts of beer (more than for footy) and then follow the crowd

 

8ace

Banned

Jul 21, 2003

23,811

Brighton

• Sep 13, 2015

• #13

A game of soggy biscuit is traditional at half time I believe.

 

Moshe Gariani

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Mar 10, 2005

12,071

• Sep 13, 2015

• #14

Be prepared for dandily coloured corduroy.

"Ohh... vermillion trousers, Sir, suits you..."

"Suits you, Sir"

 

Official Old Man

Uckfield Seagull

Aug 27, 2011

8,544

Brighton

• Sep 13, 2015

• Thread starter
• #15

Got all of that. I have a Guinness rugby shirt so I'll wear that.

 

wehatepalace

Limbs

Apr 27, 2004

7,292

Pease Pottage

• Sep 13, 2015

• #16

It's just the same as football, go along watch the game and have a laugh with your mates.
Atmosphere may be a bit sterile though what with the crowd being generally neutral and predominantly made up of day trippers who have no interest in rugby other than it being at our stadium.

 

Cowfold Seagull

Fan of the 17 bus

Apr 22, 2009

21,622

Cowfold

• Sep 13, 2015

• #17

One thing that has made me smile are the Samoa scarves, piled high for sale in the Amex Superstore. Exactly how many do they think they are going to sell?

I mean, how many Samoans do you know?