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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/ArbysMarketingDept on 2023-06-27 21:29:47+00:00.

Rugby in and of itself is a very social sport that attracts a lot of men of varying ages and backgrounds. After match/practice beers are basically required. It’s also a tough sport where you form tight knit bonds quickly. Most city clubs have both a competitive and a social side. The social side is for newcomers usually or older vets who don’t want to play smash mouth rugby anymore. I started playing when I moved to Chicago from across the country for a new job. Literally knew no one in the city and had not even done anything athletic in years let alone play rugby. By the end of the season I was back to running again and had a big group of friends many of whom I still talk to today (20 years later). Did the same when I moved to CA. Actually contacted the local club coach before I even arrived and the invited me out for beers my first night in town and showed me around. Still play with them to this day.