to stop the person from moving forward and getting the ball back. In union, you are trying to get the man down so you can poach the ball.

I love both, but would say Union is my preference just for the spectacle of it. This is the first year due to back surgery I have not been to Europe for a 6N match since the 90s. I am actually a member of a club in Ireland to secure tickets each year.

I am looking forward to the weekly Aviva game on NBC sports this year for free :)

But I put my levels of interest at:

World Cup - went last year to the UK twice for US games the first time around, and then the QFs in Cardiff where Ireland lost :( to Argentina

6N - Ireland, Ireland, Ireland

Pro 12 - Munster

European Cup Championship - Munster..but not this year :(

NRL - Dragons

Aviva - Saracens (went to the Aviva Championship in 2011 and saw the Sarries win for the first time. Great fans and crowd, plus Chris Wyles, so became a fan)

Rugby Championship - old guy talking now, but when they went for the money grab with more games and adding Argentina, it dropped for me

Super 15 - Currie Cup - always supported the Sharks