THE OVAL BALL ACCORDING TO EUCLID

© Paolo Bolzoni, 2025

There was once a chap who liked drawing

He watched boys with a grape-shaped ball playing

It bounced in a strange funny way

Euclid changed the foci to make it stay

The boys said “wow Master!” in awing.

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A RESPECT

B COURAGE

C DISCIPLINE

D INTEGRITY

E SOLIDARITY

F LOYALTY

G TEAMWORK

H CAMARADERIE

I PASSION

RESPECT

Respect for team-mates, opponents, match officials and those involved in the game is paramount.

COURAGE

Courage will smooth the pain. You know what is expected of you, the other 14 teammates rely on you.

DISCIPLINE

Discipline is essential both on and off the field, encompassing respect for the rules, officials, and opponents.

INTEGRITY

Integrity is central to the fabric of the game and is generated through honesty and fair play.

SOLIDARITY

Rugby provides a unifying spirit that leads to life-long friendships, camaraderie, teamwork and loyalty which transcends cultural, geographic, political and religious differences.

LOYALTY

To the Nation and to the club.

Each player gives all they have at the cost of immense sacrifices to honour the shirt.

TEAMWORK

23 players,15 players on the pitch, 8 replacements, play as one, no one is individually important.

They play for their Nation and squad, never for themself.

CAMARADERIE

The third half is hosted by the home squad.

In test matches, formal dress for ladies and dinner jacket for men are a must.

Your squad mates are your friends for life.

It is the crown of the match, when you mix with the other squad and with the match officials, and where all rules are broken.

Also, many members of the other squad will become your friends for life.

PASSION

Rugby players have a passionate enthusiasm for the game. Rugby generates excitement, emotional attachment and a sense of belonging to the global rugby family.

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THE OVAL BALL ACCORDING TO EUCLID