Dear Rookie,
Welcome to the Washington Furies Rookie Web page! Women's rugby is a thrilling sport, which is growing fast world-wide. The Furies have a 20-year history of rugby excellence which we will continue, with your help, this season. The information on this page will help answer some of your basic questions about rugby. This season promises to be full of FUN, excitement, and great rugby. The Furies are a wonderful group of women and we are very happy to welcome you. Soon you will know why we are "Proud to be a Fury!"
Sincerely,
Jade
Introduction to the Primer
Rugby? Huh?
"It's like soccer, right?"
"Isn't that the game that's like football, only you pass it backwards?"
These are common misconceptions about the game of rugby. When you say you're a rugby player, people will look at you quizzically, trying to draw a mental picture of what the sport looks like. Many people consider it a cross between soccer and football, which is usually the easy explanation for the unfamiliar. In reality, rugby is a sport, a passion, an obsession. Not everyone can play it, and there is NOTHING ELSE like it, on or off the field.
This page is designed to familiarize those new to the sport with the intricacies of rugby. We'll cover the equipment, basics of the game, common terms, and social activities. Please keep in mind that there is SO MUCH MORE to the game of rugby than what appears here. We've included what we think is relevant and necessary to get you started. The rest will come to you, the more you play.
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