Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup is in full swing with teams nearing the point of elimination. Who knows the specific reason I have been interested in this event--none of my friends this side of the Atlantic seem to even know it is going on. Regardless of the reason, rugby is considered the gentleman's sport, and it is pretty exciting to watch.

Take Sebastien Chabal for example; this beast of a man looks anything like a gentleman. A friend of mine who currently lives in Paris with the stadium in sight from his back door, mentioned they heard the crowd chanting "Chabal," which sounds a lot like "Cheval," the french word for horse.
To get a better understanding, watch this video. It is not very long, and it is pretty cool. The best part is the beginning and about the 55 second mark. This video shows Chabal's team from France playing the All Blacks from New Zealand.

The United States Team is 0-3 in the World Cup, but they have not been totally dominated in every game. Their last game before the elimination tournament is Sunday at 1 versus South Africa.

Visit the Rugby World Cup for more coverage.