I'm visiting mid march and definitely want to go to a rugby game.  Any pointers to what would be a good match to get tickets to?

Rugby is most often refers to rugby union ... but there is also rugby league. Do you know which you were after?

EDIT: You may not care, but if you are a novice ... league may be easier to follow. Others, I am sure, will disagree.

I've also heard seppos* talk about "Aussie Rules Rugby" which is even more confusing.

In oz we have three (main) forms of oval ball football (or "footy").

Rugby League - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_league
Rugby Union - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_union
Australian ("Aussie") Rules Football  - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aussie_rules

Rugby League will be easy to pick up, watch just about ANY game in Sydney
Rugby Union can be tricky if you've not watched it before but a great chance for a drink - watch a Super's  game anywhere you can (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Super_Rugby_season)
Aussie Rules is commonly likened to Aerial Ping Pong - watch ANY game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

What dates are you here and when are you going to be in different towns? Might be able to help pick a game or two for you.
Cheers,
M


* Used as a term of endearment.

Ruby League - go the Eels! 
Rugby Union - watch Invictus with Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman (contrary to popular belief it is not about Nelson Mandela but about Matt Damon's atrocious Afrikaans accent) 
(G)AFL is for ballet dancers and metrosexuals.

disclaimer:  the views expressed in this email are those of a person who has spent the afternoon conversing with lovely ladies and consuming fine imported beers...  

It all depends on where you are and the date you have available.
If you are in brisbane or sydney - NRL (Rugby League)
Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth - AFL (Australian Rules)
and if your desperate - Super 12 (Rugby Union)

From your other thread, I think Sydney is your likely destination. If your near the city, I recommend seeing a home game for either Tigers, Roosters, Eels, or Rabbitohs game (best atmosphere).  IMO best atmosphere is Tigers at Leichhardt Oval, small suburban ground and the most exciting team in the comp!
Go here for the draw -> http://www.nrl.com/telstrapremiership/2011draw/tabid/10978/round/180/default.aspx

Let us know where you will be and the date, we will give you the match of the round.
Cheers

Look,
        If yagunna watch league you may as well watch the best team on the planet, and that would be St George Illawarra Dragons, won the minor premiership in 2009 then in 2010 did the double minor premiership AND major premiers.






                                          Mmick

I wouldn't bother too much with a Dragons game.......not a lot of value for money i feel..........
On the other hand, Wests Tigers is the way to go.......an open flowing game is guaranteed.......
A certain Dragons supporter is very one sided so take that reply with a grain of salt.........       

Quote from: Mr.S2R on February 16, 2011, 08:27:08 PM

(G)AFL is for ballet dancers and metrosexuals.

Bahaha. So true.

And yes tigers are the way to go. Just think come end of year when the news comes to you that the WestsTigers have won the premiership you will be able to brag to your mates "Hey, thats the team we went and watched". Better yet if you can get to a game at Leichardt oval (one of their many home stadiums - dont get me started) you will also experience local footy at its finest - especially on the hill. Best hot dogs in Sydney and an atmosphere that is rivalled by none.

Caaarn Tiges!!!!

Quote from: Mr.S2R on February 16, 2011, 08:27:08 PM
Ruby League - go the Eels! 

Quote from: monstermick58 on February 17, 2011, 03:11:14 AM
Look,
        If yagunna watch league you may as well watch the best team on the planet, and that would be St George Illawarra Dragons, won the minor premiership in 2009 then in 2010 did the double minor premiership AND major premiers

Quote from: Justo on February 17, 2011, 01:10:45 PM

Caaarn Tiges!!!!

Doggies 

Where's the Doner Kebab smiley? 

Quote from: Stinky Wizzleteats on February 17, 2011, 04:17:08 PM

Where's the Doner Kebab smiley? 

Probably being car jacked. 

Quote from: Justo on February 17, 2011, 05:24:12 PM
Probably being car jacked. 

                                      You guys forgot one other code
                    quite popular with the makers of our fine Italian machines

                                           Fruit Boot 
                                             aka soccer
                                  famous for many a Hollywood
                                        injury performance

                                    and lucky to see one point per
                                              boring game

thanks for the great input.  syd 12-19, mel 19-26.

what, the afl sleeveless shirts aren't manley? 

looking forward to it.  my first heavy drinking experience was with my buddy's rugby team in highschool.  needless to say, i got 

Quote from: Two dogs on February 17, 2011, 08:33:35 PM
                                     You guys forgot one other code
                   quite popular with the makers of our fine Italian machines

                                          Fruit Boot  
                                            aka soccer
                                 famous for many a Hollywood
                                       injury performance

                                   and lucky to see one point per
                                             boring game

But unfortunately the Mariners would have won the Grand Final by the time he arrives. Besides they have a relatively popular league in the US (the MLS), so it wouldn't be much of a novelty.

Unless he was able to catch a Sydney FC Asian Champions League game ... that could be a real novelty.

EDIT: Seeing those dates while I was typing he could possibly see the Football Grand Final depending on where it is held.

All poofs games