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It’s bank holiday Monday, so here are 39 reasons to love (or hate) rugby
It’s more than just a bunch of guys getting intimate with other guys’ thighs.
Ill-fitting jerseys.
PA Images.Pitch invaders.
©INPHO/James CrombieCommanding referees.
©INPHO/Dan SheridanEarly draft of Ireland's change strip for RWC15.
©INPHO/James CrombiePaul O'Connell's kick and chase.
©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan'Any fizzy cola bottle left?'
"Just lemon bonbons? Euk. No you're alright." ©INPHO/Billy SticklandPsyching out the young lads.
©INPHO/Ryan Byrne'No, it tickles. Put me down!'
©INPHO/Dan SheridanReferees receive awards for knowing the name of the game (or at least what it's not called).

ROG (possibly) singing along to the Queen CD he got for his birthday.
©INPHO/Billy SticklandROG (presumably) not listening to The Queen.
©INPHO/Dan SheridanWow. Jonah Hill has really let himself go.
©INPHO/ Andrew FoskerAre you sure, you've grounded the right ball, Paul?
©INPHO/Morgan TreacyReferees in the thick of the action.
YouTube screen grab.Rugby Kung Fu: Lesson one.
The flying lotus as demonstrated in the UBL. ©INPHO/Cathal NoonanRugby Kung Fu: Lesson two.
The king of dead legs, as demonstated in the Pro12. ©INPHO/Dan SheridanLeader of the pack.
©INPHO/Ryan ByrnePeter Stringer on a trampoline... at long last.
©INPHO/Billy SticklandRugby widows.
"Just hold these, love. I'll see you after the game." ©INPHO/James CrombieFailed drop-goals.
INPHO/Billy SticklandNovel rehydration methods.
©INPHO/Dan Sheridan.Super Donncha left his blue tights in Cork.

The new tight-head.
Low centre of gravity, long back,well over 120 kilos. Perfect. ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy.Man love.
©INPHO/Dan Sheridan"Just pretend you don't see the Mexican wave and it might die out."
©INPHO/Billy Stickland"Stephen, some decorum, please."
©INPHO/Dan SheridanSubtle hand-offs.
Credit: IRBSuspiciously old match-day mascot.
Anything for a free ticket and the chance to hold BOD's hand. ©INPHO/Dan SheridanHurdling try-scorers.
©INPHO/Dan SheridanUnder-soil heating...
... and abandoned matches. ©INPHO/Billy SticklandRob Kearney can fly.
RBS Six Nations Championship, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 5/2/2012 Ireland vs Wales Ireland's Rob Kearney takes the ball in the air as he falls over Leigh Halfpenny of Wales Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan *** Local Caption ***Rob Kearney can fall.
©INPHO/Morgan TreacyGettin' nekked!
©INPHO/Dan Sheridan.Grrr.
©INPHO/Billy SticklandChristophe Dominici: Try-scoring hero.
Credit: BBC screen-grab.Christophe Dominici: Showing off.

Christophe Dominici: Knees away five points.

Christine Connolly's unpopular impromptu concerts.
©INPHO/Billy Stickland."Did you scare anyone?"
©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
Nervous? No, I had my homework done, says new kid Hanrahan
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Look at ROG, with his hands in his pockets meeting the queen, he’s a rebel no doubt!
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