A rugby clubhouse is an unexalted sanctuary. It is a place that unifies vastly different cultures and sects in competitive accord. It stands alone on concrete or grass paddocks. The structure's inviting doors beckon the rugby faithful each saturday. The walls, composed of mortar and timber, are devoid of malice. Its humble roof shelters a colorful assortment of individuals, from 9 month olds to 90 year olds, from broad shouldered behemoths to slender bodied warriors, all allied by the stalwart bonds of rugby, and tightly bound by the proverbial glue of community. Rugby is, at its core, a game deeply rooted in communal ties. A rugby club's vitality rests on those who endlessly toil off the pitch so their team may succeed on it. Success is dependent upon the selfless actions of family and community members that support their team through victory and defeat. The clubhouse assembles the community in diverse chronological order and socioeconomic status. All are accepted. The church of rugby preaches character first. The collective always holds precedence over the self-absorbed individual. Children are taught to respect elders and wait patiently. Young men learn the value of camaraderie and their club's legacy. Clubhouse culture pursues a better world, one rugby player at a time. If it was your first time inside a rugby club you would receive a warm welcome, a beer, or perhaps both. You would pleasantly find that these assumptions hold true no matter your location in the world. The rugby community is a worldwide family that opens new doors and rekindles old friendships. Rugby conceives expectation in a world characterized by a lack of defined purpose. Rugby is about developing the community and a higher caliber of citizen within that community.
