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<blockquote data-quote="tjung0831" data-source="post: 100641"><p>Well first of all i'm from the states so, there isn't much rugby coverage over here. I am however hooked on the game since I started following it last year. I would say that the Super14 is my league of choice and I watch every game that's on Setanta sports which is usually 3-4 every weekend. Why and how I got hooked on the game, i'm not really sure but I have to admit I really really like the game. I think alot of it has to do with the culture of the game as well as the fans and the fact that league is played in three different countries. It's interesting seeing fans support the game in South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. My friends back here in the states think i've lost it though. </p><p>Anyway I have a couple of questions about the game that i don't understand still after watching numerous matches. </p><p>How does the ref decide who gets the advantage and what does that really play when in a ruck?</p><p>What are the rules for actually removing the ball from the ruck? i've seen numerous plays that will look the same but the sometimes a team will be penalized for which I assume is "hands in the ruck" What determines this?</p><p>Since thes super14 season only runs until May, what do the Super14 players do the rest of the year? Not all of them play for their international teams. </p><p>What kind of salaries do these guys make?</p><p>If anybody has the time to help a newbie out, I would appreciate it.</p><p></p><p>Tim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tjung0831, post: 100641"] Well first of all i'm from the states so, there isn't much rugby coverage over here. I am however hooked on the game since I started following it last year. I would say that the Super14 is my league of choice and I watch every game that's on Setanta sports which is usually 3-4 every weekend. Why and how I got hooked on the game, i'm not really sure but I have to admit I really really like the game. I think alot of it has to do with the culture of the game as well as the fans and the fact that league is played in three different countries. It's interesting seeing fans support the game in South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. My friends back here in the states think i've lost it though. Anyway I have a couple of questions about the game that i don't understand still after watching numerous matches. How does the ref decide who gets the advantage and what does that really play when in a ruck? What are the rules for actually removing the ball from the ruck? i've seen numerous plays that will look the same but the sometimes a team will be penalized for which I assume is "hands in the ruck" What determines this? Since thes super14 season only runs until May, what do the Super14 players do the rest of the year? Not all of them play for their international teams. What kind of salaries do these guys make? If anybody has the time to help a newbie out, I would appreciate it. Tim [/QUOTE]
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