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irredentistdecency t1_j9m9av3 wrote

Reply to comment by Mitthrawnuruo in TIL: Since 1199, two counties in England will annually hold a competition event called "Atherstone Ball Game", in which participants from each towns fighting over a giant football for 2hrs. The only two rules are 1. It has to be held at the certain street and 2. No killing. by poclee

Too be fair, rugby does have a penalty for excessively stomping on another player…

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The_Duc_Lord t1_j9mdg8n wrote

Yeah, but the refs can't see whats happening at the bottom of a ruck. I've still got tag marks from 25 years ago.

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The_Duc_Lord t1_j9npjzk wrote

Sorry mate, I realise now that it read like I was, but I wasn't complaining and I have nothing but the utmost respect for rugby refs (Sorry Sir!). Many a boot has contacted raw flesh in rucks and mauls and I probably gave a few good tag marks too. It's just part of the game.

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