Does Welsh Rugby Have A Drink Problem?
By Zippy December 11 2007
After some high profile drinking incidents in Welsh rugby over the past few weeks, the now infamous Henson on the 125 and the Newport boys kicking off with Police in Italy. Bred IN Heaven asks the question - does Welsh rugby have a drinking problem and what does it mean for the future?
After some high profile drinking incidents in Welsh rugby over the past few weeks, the now infamous Henson on the 125 and the Newport boys kicking off with Police in Italy. Bred IN Heaven asks the question - does Welsh rugby have a drinking problem and what does it mean for the future?
Bobby Windsor on the Lions tour of '74 setting fire to the curtains in the hotel and the police being called is now the stuff of legend but these were the days of amateur rugby.
Drink is still the lifeblood of community rugby across Wales and without it the clubhouses would die and the clubs with them.
But in the pro game is there room for the odd mad bender or do these players have to live like saints?
My view is there is a balance to be struck, far too many coaches have come to Wales and said the condition of the players is not up to scratch, that might not be to do with drink entirely but it is a factor.
But these incidents are rare and these are young men doing what young men do and sometimes taking it too far.
What do you think?
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Re: Does Welsh Rugby Have A Drink Problem?
Posted by: Exile~ (IP Logged)
Date: 2007:12:12:14:15:36
Don't see the problem myself. Most people drink, infact most people drink too much (try keeping a record of how much you drink between now and 2nd jan 2008 and it may well shock you). It's now part of British culture, even the goverment encourages it but that's another story.
On scrum 5 a few weeks ago Marshall was asked about the ABs drinking and he was of the opinion that there was no worse drinking probelm with our players that there is with players in NZ.
Maybe it's just that the british media like to stir the @#$%& more than other countries.
On scrum 5 a few weeks ago Marshall was asked about the ABs drinking and he was of the opinion that there was no worse drinking probelm with our players that there is with players in NZ.
Maybe it's just that the british media like to stir the @#$%& more than other countries.
Re: Does Welsh Rugby Have A Drink Problem?
Posted by: DaveAitch (IP Logged)
Date: 2007:12:12:17:43:05
'Most people drink, in fact most people drink too much.' That is not a statement of fact, and should not be portrayed as such to attempt to justify an argument. (Unless you mean drinking water, tea, coffee etc. and not, as one would assume from its context, ethyl alcohol.)
'On scrum 5 a few weeks ago Marshall was asked about the ABs drinking and he was of the opinion that there was no worse drinking probelm with our players that there is with players in NZ.' If the ABs have a drink problem. The fact that our rugby players are no worse, means they also have a drink problem. Therefore Marshall's statement is meaningless.
I believe all rugby has a drink problem. Most players and spectators just can not get enough of it.
'On scrum 5 a few weeks ago Marshall was asked about the ABs drinking and he was of the opinion that there was no worse drinking probelm with our players that there is with players in NZ.' If the ABs have a drink problem. The fact that our rugby players are no worse, means they also have a drink problem. Therefore Marshall's statement is meaningless.
I believe all rugby has a drink problem. Most players and spectators just can not get enough of it.
Re: Does Welsh Rugby Have A Drink Problem?
Posted by: Zippy (IP Logged)
Date: 2007:12:12:22:50:18
Henson to Widnes - WM short of stories again as that is ridiculous.
Having only experienced 1st hand the Welsh side of drinking, at the top end players go out that little too often.
Go down to semi pro and recreational drug use as well is common.
http://www.bredinheaven.co.uk/
Feed me till I want no more!
Having only experienced 1st hand the Welsh side of drinking, at the top end players go out that little too often.
Go down to semi pro and recreational drug use as well is common.
http://www.bredinheaven.co.uk/
Feed me till I want no more!
Re: Does Welsh Rugby Have A Drink Problem?
Posted by: DaveAitch (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:05:27:16:18:40
I have just revisited this thread after several months - the closure of the site for that time being the probable reason.
Zippy I notice that here is a good juxtaposition of your last entry "Go down to semi pro and recreational drug use as well is common." with your signature "Feed me till I want no more!".
Zippy I notice that here is a good juxtaposition of your last entry "Go down to semi pro and recreational drug use as well is common." with your signature "Feed me till I want no more!".
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