The Rugby Union World Cup 2007

**Duke of Gloucester** · 09-08-2007, 08:03

Originally Posted by Evil_Maniac From Mars

It is likely that American Football actually evolved from rugby, which brings me to two points:

1) American Football is a version of rugby, not the other way around.
2) Evolution is not always for the better.

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I think this is a similar misconception to the "we are descended from apes" one. More correctly, just like us and the apes, rugby and American football have a common ancestor.

**Banquo's Ghost** · 09-08-2007, 08:58

Could I make a heartfelt plea that we NOT derail this thread into a "my code is better than your code" discussion.

There's lots to enjoy about the rugby - if anyone really feels the need to be beastly to one another about their favourite sports, make a thread in the Backroom.

Thank you.

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So, are the French teetering on the edge? They now have to beat Ireland in Paris on the 21st. Perhaps foolishly, I'm getting excited about the prospect of winning that game - not because I want to see France out but because we now have a glimmer of hope that by beating both the Pumas and Les Bleus, we will head the group and avoid New Zealand in the quarters.

Am I deluding myself?

And talking of the All-Blacks, does anyone think the Italy game today is likely to provide another upset?

(Oh, and as a good Irishman, in the long tradition of the Six Nations rivalries: GO USA!)

**Evil_Maniac From Mars** · 09-08-2007, 14:40

Originally Posted by Banquo's Ghost

Could I make a heartfelt plea that we NOT derail this thread into a "my code is better than your code" discussion.

There's lots to enjoy about the rugby - if anyone really feels the need to be beastly to one another about their favourite sports, make a thread in the Backroom.

Thank you.

Of course, my apologies.