The Sport Of Rugby

Every person has an object, idea, or person who has greatly affected their perception of the world. However, every person’s object, idea, or person is different and unique. Something that has significantly affected my perception of the world is the sport of rugby. The sport of rugby can be described simply with two words: elegant violence. This oxymoron has become a popular phrase to describe rugby by both clothing companies and rugby teams. Rugby, or football to islands in the Pacific Ocean, is a team sport that involves courage, selflessness, perseverance, and grit. Whether rain or shine, warm or cold, big or small, the sport of rugby is enjoyed by millions of people across the world. Furthermore, the lessons in toughness and discipline I received has made rugby very important in my life.
The sport teaches toughness as it consists of two exhausting forty minute halves where two teams of fifteen men charge each other with minimal stoppages with a mere ten minute

For example, the violence continues non-stop until a minor or major infringement is committed. An infringement may occur when a malicious or too dangerous tackle is committed, such as only using an arm or having the attacker land on his head. Others include being offside, poor sportsmanship, delay of game, dropping the ball forward, and etcetera. There is a myriad of different rules and regulations that are enforced to the letter due to the dangerous nature of rugby. The rules are in place to prevent injury and facilitate fair and continuous play. Without them, and without me being disciplined, injuries would become rampant, unsportsmanlike conduct would ensue, and the sport of rugby would be ruined. In order to follow the rules and, more importantly, remain safe, I had to become disciplined both on and off the field helping me to mature and take on new