Concetti Chiave
- The experience of attending a live rugby match is memorable, with the writer recalling a day filled with enjoyment and camaraderie among fans, regardless of the match outcome.
- Rugby matches are celebrated as day-long festivals, with fans gathering to drink, sing, and socialize, culminating in an "After Match Dinner" organized by the home team.
- Rugby and soccer differ significantly in fan behavior; rugby fans are seen as more amicable, while soccer matches in Italy are often marred by hooliganism, affecting the family-friendly nature of the sport.
- The Six Nations is the oldest international rugby championship, originally featuring four teams, and has grown to include France and Italy, making it widely competitive and prestigious.
- The championship includes various trophies, like the Calcutta Cup and Garibaldi Cup, with a unique cultural element presented by the New Zealand All Blacks' traditional "haka" dance.
Experience at the first live match
I began watching rugby matches on television only a few years ago, and last March I saw my first rugby match live: it was Italy - Vs Scotland, a six nations championship match. It took place in Rome, It was a wonderful day: my girlfriend and I left in the morning. The city was packed with Italian and Scottish supporters: we enjoyed seeing2 Scottish people with their kilts and bagpipes. They were very friendly: Italy won the match and we were all very happy about this great event . But I think that If Scotland had won the match, they would have been happier1, I will never forget that day and I hope to see5 Italy Vs. Ireland , next year.
Festive atmosphere of rugby
A rugby match is usually a party that goes on all day, in fact the supporters spend the whole day together drinking, singing and joking all around the stadium.
But it is after the match that the real party starts. Supporters have their party in the clubs around the stadium, they go on drinking and having fun together. The teams have the official party called “After Match Dinner”. The party must be organized3 by the home team. During the party supporters forget about the match and the result and eat, drink and have a good time..
What are the differences between rugby and soccer?
Unfortunately, in Italy it isn't the same for football matches. I have seen some football matches and the atmosphere is totally different. The supporters have to be separate by the police, and the matches are often spoilt by the “ultras”, they are like the English hooligans. I think they aren't true supporters but only vandals. They are a big problem for Italian football.(5) I wish they could be banned from the football ground so that families could go and see the football matches like they do for the rugby ones.
History of the Six Nations
The six nations is the oldest rugby championship for national teams. It first took place in 1883, and it was called “Home International Championship” or “four nations”, because only four teams participated: England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Then later France and Italy joined the championship, so it became the six nations.All the teams want to win2 the trophy, but nobody wants to win the “The wooden spoon”: the trophy for the last ranked.
During the championship other trophies may be won3: the team who wins the England-Scotland match gets the “Calcutta Cup”, while the team who wins the Italy-France match gets the “Garibaldi Cup”. If any one of the four teams of the British Isles wins all matches against the other three, they win the “Triple Crown”.The first edition of “The Rugby Championship” will start next August. In the past it was called tri-nations, because only three teams participated: New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, this year Argentina will join the championship too . It is the most important Championship in the Southern Hemisphere for national teams.The New Zealand matches are vary popular around the world: the players are called “All Blacks”, because their jersey is entirely black. Before the kickoff, the All Blacks do a particular dance called “haka”. The haka is a traditional war dance of the “Maori Warriors”, with the haka the All Blacks find concentration and courage for the game.
Domande da interrogazione
- What was the author's experience at their first live rugby match?
- How is the atmosphere at rugby matches described?
- What differences does the author note between rugby and soccer matches in Italy?
- What is the history and significance of the Six Nations Championship?
- What is unique about the New Zealand rugby team, the All Blacks?
The author attended their first live rugby match in March, watching Italy vs. Scotland in Rome. They enjoyed the festive atmosphere, noting the friendly interactions with Scottish supporters. Italy won, and the author cherished the experience, hoping to see Italy vs. Ireland next year.
Rugby matches are described as day-long parties where supporters drink, sing, and joke around the stadium. After the match, the real party begins with celebrations in nearby clubs and an official "After Match Dinner" organized by the home team.
The author notes that rugby matches have a festive and friendly atmosphere, unlike soccer matches in Italy, which are often marred by violence from "ultras" and require police separation of supporters. The author wishes for a safer environment at soccer matches similar to rugby.
The Six Nations is the oldest rugby championship, starting in 1883 as the "Home International Championship" with four teams. It expanded to include France and Italy, becoming the Six Nations. Teams compete for various trophies, including the "Calcutta Cup" and "Garibaldi Cup."
The All Blacks are known for their entirely black jerseys and the traditional "haka" dance performed before matches. The haka, a Maori war dance, helps the team find concentration and courage, contributing to their global popularity.
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