I have enjoyed reading the various comments from both sides of the arguement. As my username would suggest I am slightly biased in this matter. But for what its worth here's my version. Rugby is a physical game and there is no getting away from that, but this does not excuse actions which clearly lie outside of the Laws. They should be punished and to an extent I agree recent sanctions appear not to have been hash enough. The media and Rugby's jump to professionl sports status has highlighted its flaws and the various Rugby Unions are working overtime to clamp down on these. But I think firstly this was inevitable and secondly it has been welcomed throughout the rugby scene. I don't hate Football and I certainly don't think is any lesser a game than rugby, but I am 6'3" and a solid 18 1/2 stone, not exactly a Footballers physic. I simply prefer Rugby (I have been playing since the age of 9) and the atmosphere you experience watching rugby. I definitely agree with comments regarding the spectators. I have never felt uncomfortable watching Rugby even with 82,000 supporters around me most of which aren't wearing my colours. Yes we do refer to the referee as sir, a yellow card means you're off the pitch for 10mins and a referee will give you a straight red card for descent if its nature requires it. For those of you who would like to find out your are always more than welcome at King's College Hospital RFC. We are an open team, we don't take our Rugby to seriously and enjoy the social aspect of the game, even to see a game and experience it - email play@kchrfc.co.uk or call 07932960907
