>Nicholas,
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>We have a saying in Argentina (well, at least I heard this several times <g>) that goes like (bad translation probably) "Rugby is an animal's game played by gentlemen, while football (soccer) is a gentlemen's game played by animals" <g>
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>>Ironically rugby which is a far more violent game has much more respect for the referee.You never see rugby players harassing the referee the way soccer players do. A rugby player who intimidated or even touched a referee could well face a life ban from the game.

Very good Hugo! :)