Warratahs VS the Force

This was my third rugby game here in Australia and boy, was it the closest game. You could feel the competitive spirit while sitting in the arena. The teams kept scoring back and forth, but the Force’s offense was exceptional during this game. The Warratahs defense was not so good, so the Force pushed down the field almost too easily. We were getting very into the game, even though we were not huge fans of either team. As the game furthered in intensity and neared the end, I saw a Warratah fan getting really into the game down at the front row seats. He was banging his hand on the barrier and shouting to the Warratahs in the crowd, “Come on! Get up! Cheer louder, you’re pathetic!” As he screamed this, a Force fan screamed back. Then all of a sudden, I saw the Warratah fan hop over a few rows of seats and choked the Force fan. Security broke the fight up, but I was still in shock! The competitive spirit did not just lie within the team, but within the fans too. I soon realized that there is a reason for why rugby is one of the most popular sports here. The fans are very dedicated to their teams, so much so that they risk getting kicked out of the game for them!

Cheering for the Tahs! Note: Free signs are always a plus.