I've rambled on about rugby before, but every time I see it, I can't get enough. The best part is how after they score a try (touchdown) they have to kick the conversion from a spot in line with where they scored. So if you score at the pylon, you're kicking from any spot on the sideline. And because tries are worth 5 and the conversion worth 2, there's a lot of strategy to either score near the center of the field or have a great kicker.
Also, who doesn't love laterals? Every play looks like the last play of an NFL game.
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The 2011 Rugby World Cup is almost over, France will play host nation New Zealand on Sunday. The good news is that there's lots of good video highlights up.
NZ vs ARG: A great Argentine try, and two super-close All Black attempts at the pylon.
NZ vs AUS: Great All Black try right off the bat with a last second pitch.
In general though a little disappointing how many points came from kicks after penalties instead of tries.
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