I normally don't do things like this - Rugby player of the month

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

But my 2nd cousin has taken over for the injured Joe Simpson for the Wasps in the Rugby Premiere League as a scrum half.

Since that time they have been on a winning streak - They won at Sarcens, Bath and Harlequins (all tough opponents)

His Name: Dan Robson

He is such a good kid - Respectful, determined

I'd love it if the Pelican faithful could help give him a little boost for Player of the Month (you have to vote) Might even put him on the radar for the England team - which I think he's also deserving...

https://www.aviva.co.uk/form/player-of-the-month/

87911jon · 87911jon's Garage

Done!

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

BTW - he's had several tries during this run too - Thanks!

scottmandue · 03-02-2016, 06:50 AM

I LOVE rugby... I wish they would televise it here more in the states and stop trying to shove soccer down our throat. (putting on flame suite for the soccer fans)

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

I like both - I think you have to play soccer to get a real appreciation - sort of like baseball - there is a lot that happens away from the ball.

Thanks everybody -

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

with his girlfriend...

love911 · love911's Garage

Rugby players are real BAD ASS'es.

flatbutt · 03-02-2016, 09:50 AM

Get ready to chuckle....I was the Hooker for my club here in jersey! Voting done.

Bill Douglas · 03-02-2016, 10:45 AM

Rugby, American...

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

Here's one of his epic tries when he played for Gloucester
https://youtu.be/RKdxvsH3OLs

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

Here's one of his epic tries when he played for Gloucester
https://youtu.be/RKdxvsH3OLs

flatbutt · 03-03-2016, 05:26 AM

Nice try! I miss the days of the white shorts and collars.

bkreigsr · 03-03-2016, 05:54 AM

..36 inch thighs

....don't let him drive your S2 if he comes stateside
Bill K

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

His girlfriend drives a Porsche - good seeing you last month Bill

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

Just to update - He's been starting most of the year (was out a week with a calf injury)

and the Wasps are sitting at the top of their league! He had a great game yesterday and had a try (available on the NBC Sports App)

In addition to that - he's been named as one of the England 35 to train this fall

Article

Dan Robson and the England Scrum-half Dilemma - Linebreak RugbyLinebreak Rugby | Rugby Union coverage by the fans, for the fans

Bob Kontak · Bob Kontak's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

Rugby, American...

This is what little I know. (Warning: F-bombs dropped)

stuartj · 10-03-2016, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

This is what little I know. (Warning: F-bombs dropped)

That's AFL, Australian Rules. An athletic game of skill, beauty and arcane rules. Rugby is violent. They tape their ears to their head to prevent them being torn off, and they have no necks. It is often described as three huge gorillas trying shove two more gorillas up another gorilla's arse.

Matt Smith · 11:03 PM

What game do you follow Stuart?
Watch some good international rugby and enjoy.

Willem Fick · 10-04-2016, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuartj

Rugby is violent. They tape their ears to their head to prevent them being torn off, and they have no necks. It is often described as three huge gorillas trying shove two more gorillas up another gorilla's arse.

Yep:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL5wyc9IS74

Joe Bob · Joe Bob's Garage

Rugby players have leather balls and eat their dead....