Rugby Union games for newbies

[flam]

Hello,

I’m trying to get my friend into Rugby Union. What games would you guys recommend to watch? I’m looking for something with a lot of action, points and turns of events. I would like also rather high level game, with big crowd (to create in his mind association: shitload of people came to watch rugby -> rugby must be awesome -> it’s awesome indeed :bulb.

I was thinking about showing him this last RWC final, for me it was a thriller, but he might not appreciate it (especially that there wasn’t too many points scored). I think 2011 Heineken cup final would be good.

Any suggestions? :russian_ru:

 

[TRF_Olyy]

2011 Heineken Cup final would definitely be a good one, it was a fantastic game.
2012 Aviva and Rabodirect Pro12 finals would be good as well, both exciting games.

 

[TRF_heineken]

2011 Heineken Cup final would definitely be a good one, it was a fantastic game.
2012 Aviva and Rabodirect Pro12 finals would be good as well, both exciting games.

2009 Super 14 Final - Bulls vs Chiefs at Loftus.

2009 B&I Lions tour of SA, 2nd test at Loftus.

Both great intense games, each one packed stadiums and a whole different outcome.

 

[dudeabides]

Does it have to be recent? I think the most thrilling game ever that fits 'high level' and 'big crowd' definitely was Australia v NZ 12 years ago.

 

[flam]

Thank's mates! I will add these games to the playlist.

dudeabides Indeed, this game was fantastic, but I would prefer more recent matches, it's much easier to find them in good quality on internet machine.

 

[Sam91]

The 2010 Boks vs Wallabies tri nations game that finished 41-39 to the wallabies who kicked a pentalty 50 out after full time, brilliant game.

 

[Dizzy]

umm, most All Black games. Sorry to sound like a douche, but, it's hard not to say.

 

[Teh Mite]

umm, most All Black games. Sorry to sound like a douche, but, it's hard not to say.

Don't show the 2008 test from Dublin. That was enough to put anybody off rugby for life.

 

[Dizzy]

lol, thats why I said "most" lol

 

[racingmetrofan]

Hello,

I’m trying to get my friend into Rugby Union. What games would you guys recommend to watch? I’m looking for something with a lot of action, points and turns of events. I would like also rather high level game, with big crowd (to create in his mind association: shitload of people came to watch rugby -> rugby must be awesome -> it’s awesome indeed :bulb.

I was thinking about showing him this last RWC final, for me it was a thriller, but he might not appreciate it (especially that there wasn’t too many points scored). I think 2011 Heineken cup final would be good.

Any suggestions? :russian_ru:

2011 Heinekin, 2010 Premiership Final, Sharks vs Crusaders at Twickenham 2011.

 

[Nielsch]

- Australia - New Zealand from the 2011 Tri-Nations

 

[big ginger 8]

Any Leinster Clermonnt match. Or matches he'd have a personal interest in.

 

[psychic duck]

this is a fun game to watch for a newcomer, not too many scrums, plenty of tries and linebreaks, and the lead changed several times

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[welshglory]

Georgia v Romania 2011 world cup

.... in all seriousness though Wales v New Zealand 2004

 

[Nielsch]

umm, most All Black games. Sorry to sound like a douche, but, it's hard not to say.

Sorry but if I had to watch countless matches of the All Blacks smashing minnows by 70 or 80 points, I wouldn't be interested.

 

[TRF_Cymro]

 

[Draggs]

Georgia v Romania 2011 world cup

.... in all seriousness though Wales v New Zealand 2004

NO!!! Every time I see the last five minutes I remember why I so detest Stephen Jones (among other reasons).

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

I enjoy a tight game much more than a thrashing. For that reason, I recommend matches from the Tri Nations over World Cup matches. The World Cup is only interesting from the quarters.

 

[big ginger 8]

I enjoy a tight game much more than a thrashing. For that reason, I recommend matches from the Tri Nations over World Cup matches. The World Cup is only interesting from the quarters.

Some group matches are excellent. Of course most Irish peoples favorite WC match is a group match.

 

[Draggs]

The 2010 Tri Nations series, great tournament, I have the matches from the latter half on my PC.
Really enjoyable and close, specifically the matches played in South Africa.