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WarrenPuff_It t1_j9k4xoj wrote

Reply to comment by KypDurron 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

Rugby/football. Not this local ball game.

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Mitthrawnuruo t1_j9lotbz wrote

On account of rugby being played more.

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irredentistdecency t1_j9m9av3 wrote

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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