Super 14 anyone?
I'm relatively new to the game of rugby, but have watched it sporadically in the past. This year, I added a subscription to Setanta Sports in time to watch the Super 14 season kick off.
I like the Super 14. It seems to have nice representation from the southern hemisphere, and starts just after football season ends. The pace seems to be quick, and despite my limited knowledge, the players seem quite good and recognizable to followers of the sport.
I find it enjoyable to watch, as I don't know the rules fully, and it's like experiencing something that is totally new and a bit mysterious, but also enjoyable. I like how the team consists of an array of players, and they all have different roles and even body types.
Given that I don't know anyone that follows rugby, let alone the Super 14, I figured a thread here could be a neat opportunity for people to share their thoughts on it as the season progresses; providing there are others out there with interest.
Given the time delayed nature of internationally played sports, it is probably a good idea to use a spoiler tag or indication when posting direct match results.
Does anyone else follow the Super 14? Do you have a favorite team? I don't yet, as I'm new to the sport, but I suspect one team will catch my eye as I continue to watch games and start to understand the varying play styles more.
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