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the fact that Donald Trump will die in my lifetime is a very comforting thought

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Our culinary expertise when the officer corps tries to cook team dinner:

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When you get trapped and dragged along in a ruck until your hot teammate pulls you out:

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Trying to walk on day 1 of a concussion:

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Hanging with your new teammates at your first social:

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When a rookie is boasting about how flawless their first game will be:

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Not a gif, but I'd like you all to know the story of the time we had a new hooker and she was very bad at lineout throw ins. At the second retake of a throw (the ref was being nice because she was new) I heard one of the other team's girls say "these throws are almost as straight as our team."

I'm at an LGBT burlesque show, and this is still the best gay thing I've heard all night xx(Apologies to the other anon - I am drunk and answered the wrong ask :( will respond later)

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I'm a teenager interested in trying rugby for the first time this fall. I've been a fan of the sport for a while, and I want to play either number 8 or flanker. I'm 5'7, 140 lbs, muscular for a girl and pretty fast. I have a background in wrestling so I'm pretty strong and scrappy. Would those positions suit me or should I look into playing a different one? I love your blog by the way, and you seem really knowledgable and supportive!

Hey pal!

Congrats on thinking about trying rugby!!! I think you’re gonna love it :)

Regarding positions, I’d recommend not getting too invested in the idea of any particular one before you actually try it. Rugby is probably the most fun when you’ve found a position that allows you make the best use of your individual strengths, and sometimes the position you’re best suited to can be a surprise.

At the beginner level, the line is best for speedy and agile players, while the scrum is a good fit for the muscular, braver, more attractive and intelligent players. (As always, let me remind you that I pride myself on describing the positions impartially, and everything that I say is simply factual). It definitely sounds like you’d be a good fit for the scrum. I’d suggest trying out the different positions (especially the ones in the tight five) to see what feels the most natural!

Also something to keep in mind: this might sound odd, but because some of the positions are partnered (locks and props specifically), the teammate you’re paired with can have a big impact on your initial impression of the position, as well as the side you’re playing on (eg tighthead vs. loosehead). Even if you try a position and it doesn’t feel right at this point, trying it again in the future with another person (or on the opposite side) might change that!

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On this day ...

March 11th, 1878, the 1st international rugby match was played on the green of Lansdowne road, between Ireland and England.

The other previous encounter by these teams had been played at Leinster Cricket Ground in 1875.

The review of the game the next day was as follows:

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I can’t handle this

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When our coach sends out an extra long at-home workout:

I'm like:

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No-Bake Balls of Energy

Awesome high-protein/low-sugar snack for after practices and matches (because let’s be real, finding high protein snacks is fucking difficult and ruggers are always building muscle).

1 cup oats (uncooked)

2/3 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup wheat germ

1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

1 Tbsp. chia seeds (optional)

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

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