Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Extensive Reading: Activity 1

1. Read the text on “Story of Rugby”

2. Post your comment, which should include:

a) Summary of the text (1 paragraph, not more than 5 sentences)
b) Your personal opinion about rugby

c) For those who do not like rugby, tell us why and what sports do you like.

d) For those who like to play/ watch rugby, share, why do you like the game.


Note: Don’t forget to identify yourself clearly.

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

SITI SARAH AHMAD
(MA08020) -M06-

RUGBY

The article is about the historical of Rugby. It was founded by a boy at Rugby school in Warwickshire when he first defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal. The history of the Rugby World Cup beginning from 1950s with the ideas of making a tournament that comes from many people. The first match of Rugby World Cup was played in Australia and New Zealand, with the latter (the All-Blacks) emerging as the first world champions.The tournament attracted many spectators from inside and outside the country and it has now become a much-awaited game for its fans.

uhl4032 said...

Sarah, where is your personal opinion on Rugby? You only have the summary.

Anonymous said...

by arunan....
At the end of 19th century rugby become very popoular game.By the formation of rugby club,they had introduce rules and within short period, it attract a lot of worlwide country interests.

In my opinion,rugby game is very tough.It require a lot of stamina and energy.It involved a lot of tactic and strategy in order to score points.

I like to watch rugby game but not prefer to play because there is always a risk of getting serious injury.

Anonymous said...

SUMMARY OF "Story of Rugby"

The article describes about one of the most popular sport games in the world, Rugby. It describes about the history of Rugby and the Rugby World Cups. In summary, the history of Rugby starts when a boy at Rugby school defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal. The first-ever Rugby World Cup was played in Australia and New Zealand, with the latter (the All-Blacks) emerging as the first world champions. Today, the game enjoys its greatest popularity in all part of the world.


Personal Comment

In my point of view, Rugby is a professional and international sport game. It does bring colour and vibrant to the world of sports as mentioned in the text. But I am not interested in rugby that much. For me, I prefer football because it is more friendly and relaxing game. Besides that,we need to use skills and critical thinking in this game. Thank you.

WRITTEN BY,
MAHENDRAN MOORTHY

lato said...

Summary.
Rugby was founded when a boy at Rugby school in Warwickshire first defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal. The Northern Rugby Union, a professional organization, was formed in 1895. Credits to William Webb Ellis for this innovation. Rugby World Cup trophy is named by him and this tournament is played once in 4 years. Rugby is now among the most popular sports and have many fan across the world.

Personal opinion.
I like to play rugby. From my point of view, anyone can play rugby if they have the courage, stamina and understand well the rules of the game. It’s not about the body size is matter, but the ability to read the game quickly. Good player have already in their own mind what is the next step in their plays.

I am used to play rugby during my secondary school but now i already retired. I cannot stand tackle from player that bigger from me. I prefer soccer more than rugby because rugby is a brutal game.


syazlan ma07090

Anonymous said...

The article is about rugby which is the most famous game after football in the world.This game is played by 15 men on each team and is called "Rugby Union" in amateur game but in professional game, it played by 13 mens in each team.Same like football,rugby have world cup competition where the first team won this competition which is host by Australia is ALL BLACK from New Zealand.

i don't like rugby because this sport usually use full phisically attack and must have a fit of body.the most sport that i like to play is football because this game used skills to control the ball.

Anonymous said...

summary..

Rugby takes long period of time to become well-known. Each country has their own laws and rules before it become standardise. At the begining, most country opposed the idea of the first rugby world cup. Now IRFB conduct it every four years. Now it has many fans from all over the world.

personal opinion...

Rugby is a tough game, suitable for man that interest in adventure sport.

why i like to watch rugby...

I like to watch rugby because it is a tactical game. The players not only need to be tough and high in stamina, but they also need many strategies to become good rugby players.

mohd hanif b ab hamid

Anonymous said...

Muhammad Zaim Bin Hassan(m05)
summary:

The article is about the most tremendous sport in the world which is rugby.Rugby was founded when a boy at Rugby school in Warwickshire first defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal.The first-ever Rugby World Cup was played in Australia and New Zealand, with the New Zealand All-Black had been nominated as the first World Cup champion.England became the first northern hemisphere nation to win rugby in 2003 world cup.Now,rugby becomes the most exciting sport and will continue to draw its marks every four years for a long time to come.

personal opinion:
In my opinion, Rugby is such a great game to play.This sport teach me about the team working and creative thinking.

Anonymous said...

Rugby was founded when a boy at Rugby school in Warwickshire first defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running towards opponent goal.
The northern Rugby Union a professional organization was formed in 1895 and has been renamed the Rugby Football league in 1992.
There are differences in the laws and players between professional and amateur game.
The first ever Rugby World Cup was played in Australia and New Zealand.
England won the tournament in 2003 and become the first northern hemisphere nation to win rugby world cup.

My opinion is I prefer other game like Basketball, because for me rugby are seems to rough, mean and look so violence. However I still can watch the game because I love to see the determination of each team to win the match.

Noor Azzah Abu Azmi

Anonymous said...

abid,

The game of rugby was founded when a boy at Rugby school first defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal.The history of the Rugby World Cup dates back to 1950s with the ideas of commencing a tournament popped up in the minds of many.in 1987,the first Rugby World Cup was played in Australia and the All-Blacks won the first world champions.in 2003 at australia.A last-minute drop goal by Johnny Wilkinson had make the England won the world cup and make england be the first northern hemisphere nation won the tournament.The world cup will held every 4 years.

personal opinion:
from my opinion,rugby is not a dangerous game if the game were play with the rule.it challenge player fitness and toughness.

Anonymous said...

MUHAMAD FIKRI BIN ABD RAHMAN
MA07042
M06

Rugby is come from boy at rugby school Warwickshire was defined the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal.The player of rugby now days not get their income from playing rugby only , they also get ther income from world sporting event.First rugby world cup is played at Australia and the become the winner.South Africa is the hosted for world cup rugby for 1995 and that is the first time the all rugby matches is played in one country.the rugby world cup is played for every 4 years.

Opinion..
rugby is not very good game.
I think rugby is a litle rough game.It can easily make player injured..i like to play badminton because it is not a very rough game.

Anonymous said...

MUHAMMAD SAUFI BIN ABDUL
MA07078

summary

rugby was found when a boy at rugby school at warwickshire first defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal.Rugby union have diffrent law or rules with rugby league.The success of the Australian world cup motivated the International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) to conduct it every four years.South Africa hosted the 1995 rugby world cup and it was the first time that all rugby matches was played in a single country.The first rugby world cup was played in Australia and New Zealand and New Zealand win the final rugby match and the second rugby world cup played in England, France, Scotland, Ireland and England won the tournament.

opinion

Rugby not a good game because player easy to get injured.

sport i like

Martial art sport like silat olahraga. I like this sport because it can give me satisfaction.

Anonymous said...

SUMMARY
At the beginning for the first rugby world cup,the participation of nations is less,but after the success of the Australian world cup, the participation is increase until around 65 nations were attempted in the qualifying round of the 1999 Rugby world cup.South Africa hosted the 1995 Rugby world cup and it was the first time that all rugby matches was played in a single country.The tournament attract thousands of spectator from around world and become a much-awaited game for its fans

Abdul halim hadzir
MA07013

Anonymous said...

fairul
Toward the end of the 19th century many Rugby players were taking pay for their efforts, although the practice was not generally accepted.
And the winner for first time is New Zealand
This game quite interesting.
There have a lot of effort and practice to be a good player.
To be a good team, there must have a good formation and players.
To be the host for world rugby cup there must have a proposal from that the rugby team such as New Zealand and Australia can be the best.
The be the legend they must have a long ways such as first defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal.
tell us why and what sports do you like.
I like this rugby because they show the strength of men.
It also show the skill everybody who’s play.
And the most I like about this rugby is because the team from New Zealand have “HAKKA”

Anonymous said...

NIK MOHD NAZAIREN BIN NIK COB

RUGBY
The Rugby amateur game, is played with 15 men on each team and is called "Rugby Union." The professional game, the Rugby League, although it resembles the amateur game in many respects, there are differences in the laws, or rules, and only 13 players on a team.The first-ever Rugby World Cup was played in Australia and New Zealand.Australian world cup motivated the International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) to conduct it every four years.The tournament attracted thousands of spectators from far and wide and it has now become a much-awaited game for its fans.

PERSONAL OPINION
Rugby is the professional game,all the country play this game in the Rugby World Cup.The tournament attracted thousands of spectators.But this game can be dangerous,because it is a physical sport. All the players use their strong physical and energy,to win the game.

For those who do not like rugby, tell us why and what sports do you like?
I like fotball game,because this sport have a famous player such as Cristiano Ronaldo.All the country has their own league and every team try to win the league.

Anonymous said...

Warwickshire first defied the rules of football or known as Rugby. The Northern Rugby Union was formed in 1895 by a group of clubs. This organization was renamed the Rugby Football League in 1922. The amateur game is played with 15 men on each team and is called "Rugby Union." The professional game, the Rugby League, there are differences in the laws, or rules, and only 13 players on a team. The first-ever Rugby World Cup was played in Australia and New Zealand and the All-Blacks team emerging as the first world champions. Around 65 nations were attempted in the qualifying round of the 1999 rugby world cup This game has the greatest popularity in Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and France.

opinion:
Need a good fitness when playing rugby.I don't like rugby.

MA07048

Anonymous said...

Rugby?? From my point of view,it is such a cool sport with d tough n eager players to score!!
The game was founded when a boy at first defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal.
Why i like this game is because it needs determination in order to win even the players has to take high risiko to get serious injured! Nowadays, in the rugby arena, the World Cup will be held every 4 years.

Mohd Zulkarnain Bin Zulkifli MA07067

Anonymous said...

Rugby is a sport that defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal. The Northern Rugby Union was formed in 1895 by a group of club and renamed as Rugby Football League later. The amateur game is played with 15 players each team before it change to number of 13. The first rugby World Cup was played in Australia and New Zealand and conducted every 4 years until today.Lastly, rugby has turn into a world sporting events.

well,rugby is one of the game that i dislike. Since it was not very popular and big sport that played in our country, i do not really know about this game. I prefer games such as badminton and football.

Norlida Bte Jamil

Anonymous said...

by fazliana fauzun m05
a) Summary
This is the story about one of the famous game nowadays, rugby.Game of rugby was actually founded by a boy at Rugby school in Warkwickshire.He defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal.

b) My personal opinion about rugby
In my opinion, rugby is a game that really need a full of stamina and startegy.It is also a very rough sport and need you to be a fast runner.I personally don't like rugby.It is because, this game is complicated and rough. It also looks violence.I like futsal game.For me, it is a very fun game.

mart N.S said...

The article is about rugby which is the most famous game after football in the world.This game is played by 15 men on each team and is called "Rugby Union" in amateur game but in professional game, it played by 13 mens in each team.Same like football,rugby have world cup competition where the first team won this competition which is host by Australia is ALL BLACK from New Zealand.

i don't like rugby because this sport usually use full phisically attack and must have a fit of body.the most sport that i like to play is football because this game used skills to control the ball.

by muhammad N.S
ma07037

Anonymous said...

SITI SARAH AHMAD
(MA08020) -M06-

RUGBY

The article is about the historical of Rugby. It was founded by a boy at Rugby school in Warwickshire when he first defied the rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it towards the opposing goal. The history of the Rugby World Cup beginning from 1950s with the ideas of making a tournament that comes from many people. The first match of Rugby World Cup was played in Australia and New Zealand, with the latter (the All-Blacks) emerging as the first world champions.The tournament attracted many spectators from inside and outside the country and it has now become a much-awaited game for its fans.

b) In my opinion, sports like rugby must have the players with tough and good in stamina because this sport really rough really need a good focus because this sport sometimes will give serious injured to the players.

c)I do not like this games so much because it dont attracted me at all .

Anonymous said...

In my opinion, Rugby game is the one of the best game in the world. It similar like football
game, it have many of fans that interested with this game. But normally most girls not
interest with rugby game because it look dangerous and they think it not suitable to watch
this game for them. To play rugby game we must have a great stamina and mentality because most of time when play you rugby you will collision with other player to get the ball. If you are the thin man, I think your bone will be broken. Because of that, those man are play rugby we will assume that the man have a tough body.

CHE AMIR RAJHAN BI CHE JAFFAR
ma07068

Anonymous said...

summary
rugby is one of interesting sport.
it's take long time to be famous sport.
first winner for rugby world club is new zealand

personal opinion about rugby..

from my opinion rugby is the one of sport the have priority in tactical in games...

{tok}

uhl4032 said...

Dear students, based on your comments, generally (with a few exceptions), the guys in this group like this game, but not the girls. Mainly because this game looks rough and dangerous.
For me, personally, I like watching this game on TV, especially the Tri-nation Tournament. But, given the chance I don't think I will want to play this game. Why? Well... that is for me to know and for you to wonder.

uhl4032 said...

By the way, who is "tok"? And there is still one person who forgot to include his/her name in the comment. Most probably a guy, since the game that "he" prefers is football.