Rugby World Cup Etiquette

[Official Old Man]

We're counting down now to the egg chasers. I have a ticket 'just because' it's in Brighton and it's a World Cup, but what is rugby etiquette?
Can I listen to the Albion game on my radio?
I can drink in the ground, but will it be Harveys?
Can I shout "handball"?
Dare I ask "Are the South Africans any good"?
Info needed please for all us rugby virgins.

 

[El Sid]

Whoever's in charge of the catering will need to serve beer a bloody sight quicker than normal.
They'll need to pre-pour more than the usual 2 pints.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Will there be TWO Guest Beers?

 

[Official Old Man]

Heineken are sponsors so it will be their beer. John Smiths aaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhh.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Heineken are sponsors so it will be their beer. John Smiths aaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhh.

 

[Beach Hut]

Anyone notice yesterday the four corners where the American Express Community Stadium logos are had a tied up banner on each presumably to change the branding for the Rugby.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Every time a South African gets the ball, it is traditional to encourage them. "Dik Kop" (Great pass) and "Jy Vet Drol" (well played Sir!) being the most acceptable forms. If they are not playing well, they can also be encouraged by throwing warm liquid over them.
Blaming the referee for everything is also a must. If there is a South African fan near you moaning at the ref, ask them to explain the rules to you - they are bound to know .

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Will the No Smoking ban extend to the lighting of farts?

 

[gripper stebson]

You'll need to wear a rugby shirt tucked in to a pair of neatly ironed stone washed jeans. Finish off with desert boots and you'll be fine.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Do the fans sing any songs? I know the players do when their on the piss and mob handed.

 

[Bombadier Botty]

You'll need to wear a rugby shirt tucked in to a pair of neatly ironed stone washed jeans. Finish off with desert boots and you'll be fine.

A jumper tied around the neck and florid cheeks are also a must if you want to win at 'Rugger bingo'

 

[Hampster Gull]

Drink copious amounts of beer (more than for footy) and then follow the crowd

 

[8ace]

A game of soggy biscuit is traditional at half time I believe.

 

[Moshe Gariani]

Be prepared for dandily coloured corduroy.

"Ohh... vermillion trousers, Sir, suits you..."

"Suits you, Sir"

 

[Official Old Man]

Got all of that. I have a Guinness rugby shirt so I'll wear that.

 

[wehatepalace]

It's just the same as football, go along watch the game and have a laugh with your mates.
Atmosphere may be a bit sterile though what with the crowd being generally neutral and predominantly made up of day trippers who have no interest in rugby other than it being at our stadium.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

One thing that has made me smile are the Samoa scarves, piled high for sale in the Amex Superstore. Exactly how many do they think they are going to sell?

I mean, how many Samoans do you know?