Here are some commonly asked questions with regards to the Cannons and to rugby in general.   If you have any additional inquiries, please feel free to contact us at winchester_rugby@hotmail.com.


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  1. How do I join the Cannons?
  2. Where can I find a rugby club in my area?
  3. Why don't you wear any safety equipment?
  4. Why does everyone pick on TK about his over-use of "beauty products"?
  5. What do all of the violent sounding words mean that ruggers frequently toss about, such as "ruck," "maul" and "scrum"?
  6. When is The Cannons' next match?

How do I join the Cannons?

Just show up for practice!  Practice is held on Tuesday nights, at 7 pm, during season ([season dates here]).  When daylight is in our favor, we practice on the field next to Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy, behind Winchester Memorial Hospital.  When it starts getting dark earlier, we practice on the ball fields at Clear Brook Park.  During off season, we will continue to hold periodic practices...[locations, times, dates]

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Where can I find a rugby club in my area?

Click the following link.  It will take you directly to the page on the USA Rugby website that will help you to find a rugby club in your area.

USA Rugby "Find a Club" page.

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Why don't you wear any safety equipment?

Though certain types of safety equipment are allowed, many of the guys find them to be kind of "weenie."  Padding is authorized for the shoulders and the shins, but it must be made of a soft material and can only be a certain thickness.  You are also authorized to wear what is known as a "scrum cap," which is a soft helmet that resembles the old fashioned foot ball helmets.  You may also wear a mouth guard, but only if you like your teeth.

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Why does everyone pick on TK about his over-use of "beauty products"?

Because he is so damn pretty and the rest of the guys are just seething with jealousy!  You know how guys are, we just have to pick on those we envy the most.

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What do all of the violent sounding words mean that ruggers frequently toss about, such as "ruck," "maul" and "scrum"?

[This is the answer to the question.]

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When is The Cannons' next match ?

Check out our match schedule page.

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Disclaimer: Much on this page is satirical, hopefully you can tell the difference between humor and fact.
Revised: 11/17/03.