Win a signed RWC jersey - WE HAVE A WINNER

Hi all, Kiwiredevil here.

It's my pleasure to announce that Canterbury of New Zealand have chosen a winner in our "I love rugby because ... " quote competition. So congratulations mckay1402, for his quote:

I love rugby because even with all the pride and passion on the pitch we can still have a beer together afterwards.

Mckay will receive the official Russia Rugby World Cup 2011 Test Jersey manufactured by CCC, and signed by the team.

Runner up (sorry no prize, but some reflected glory and bragging rights) went to Bathman in London with

I love rugby because.... of the mutual respect between players and fans around the world, despite what happens on the pitch

I'd like to thank Canterbury for both providing the prize and judging the competition. After the unfortunate incident at Wembley Tuesday night CCC felt that both the winning and runner up entries had an extra poignancy, and that they highlighted one of the best things about rugby culture globally.

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Competition Details (as posted by Hobo):

Spoiler:

I love rugby because even with all the pride and passion on the pitch we can still have a beer together afterwards

because sometimes it makes me feel like a peed my pants

... Vladimir told me to

I love rugby because it is for everyone and not just the talented

I love rugby as it is a sport for big and small,young and old. It has the ability to unite a torn nation.

I love rugby because it unites Canterbury and Moscow.

I love rugby because of all the opportunities for free stash.

I love rugby because it lets me run around and shout like a crazy fool. I also love Canterbury for their quality yet affordable clothing

I would have to disagree slightly with Yappy. While Canterbury's clothing is of high quality and very reasonably priced, working only part-time means it is not affordable for someone like myself. Therefore I would very much appreciate any free stuff. Thanking you kindly.

robbo277 wrote:I would have to disagree slightly with Yappy. While Canterbury's clothing is of high quality and very reasonably priced, working only part-time means it is not affordable for someone like myself. Therefore I would very much appreciate any free stuff. Thanking you kindly.

That would have been the winner but you went over the 20 word limit.

I love rugby because.......the fans are respectful of each other and the players of the ref.

I love rugby because of the culture of the game and the values it promotes.

I love rugby because it brings people together under the banners of mutual respect, friendly competition and fair play. I love openside flankers because they'll still bend the laws to breaking point in spite of all that.

I love rugby because of the banter, beer, the songs, and the friends you make along the way. And I just love the game.

I love rugby because some of the fans can't read instructions properly and post replies with more than 20 words in the completionofthesentence

I love rugby because I can witness mesmeric attack, heroic defence, outstanding camaraderie, and tidal waves of emotion all in 80 minutes.

I love lamp.

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I love rugby because.... of the mutual respect between players and fans around the world, despite what happens on the pitch.

"I love rugby because there is a brotherhood among rugby players and fans all across the world"

I love rugby because... I'm Six foot four,
built like a Russian bear, hung to the floor,
I love rugby, give me the jersey.

I love rugby because... Of legends before,
Campo, Lomu, the Landsdowne roar,
I love rugby, I love canterbury gear,
friends, tv, grab a beer!

You can't enter twice. Boo!

I reckon you can. The op says "please leave your answers below". Does that not mean you can enter as much as you like?

I was joking,I'm not going to win anyway,so it doesn't matter to me!

I love rugby because for 80 mins you can walk around bleeding, swearing and punching and no-one bats an eyelid.

prop_lyd wrote:I love rugby because for 80 mins you can walk around bleeding, swearing and punching and no-one bats an eyelid.

Have you never been to Limerick?

I love rugby because it’s not just another sport, it’s a way of life.

I love rugby, because it gets me away from my stupid wife for a couple of hours

I love rugby because ... the male supporters and players never patronise us ladies by assuming we cannot understand the offside rule.

I love rugby because it is not football.

I love rugby because the sporting world needs egg shaped balls

I love rugby because history books say the winning try in the first World Cup was scored by Joe Stalin.

I love rugby because I keep getting injured even when refereeing and so get to see lots of pretty nurses. Kill Flanders

I love rugby because I can tell how well I have played by how much I ache the next day (unlike a certain sport)

I love rugby because, "David..Tom David, the half way line, brilliant by Quinnell, this is Gareth Edwards. A dramatic start. What a score!"

I love Rugby because it's so convenient for the M1 and the M6 the A14. Plus it spawned the best sport ever by a footballing cheat.

I love rugby because it has given me so many top mates, been a part of my education and allowed me see the world.

what the hell....

I love rugby because it is a full-contact, do or do not sport, where each tackle or pass matters!

I love rugby because... it promotes teamwork and it is such a physical sport presenting unique challenges regardless of the opposition... in all conditions.

I love rugby because... of the pure intensity you can see in both sides and how much they want to win, regardless of stature.

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:... Vladimir told me to

This has to win.

I love rugby because, for those 80 minutes we're all equals. There's no race, religion, size or shape, just passion, pride and hope.

I love rugby because New Zealand are going to be World Champions 2011

Backrower678 wrote:I love rugby because it is not football.

Well, it is Rugby Football...

Competition is now closed - I will deliberate with Canterbury and announce the winner later.

Just to let everyone know, I have forwarded the answers to Canterbury to judge. I have not told them who submitted what and have included the entries by the moderation team too - they shouldnt be disallowed from entry due to their work on the board (I have discounted myself though (even though my entry was the best and I would love the prize!)

Canterbury will be choosing the winner - all I have done is forward the answers as this is the fairest way.

As soon as I hear back, I will let you know who wins.

good luck to everyone.

Hobo.

In the remotest possibility that I win the competition, I'd gladly donate the shirt to v2 to auction it on ebay or whatever.

V2 is doing great stuff in the RU community.

No chance of that Portnoy but very noble of you

If I win I want it to sell myself, only joking I'll give it to my local club.