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The Culture of Rugby - Going Deep

The Culture of Rugby – The Shoops would not let their son play football until a certain age because of the risk of brain injuries.  When given the choice to pick a different sport to play, he choose rugby, much to the initial horror of his parents.  John and Marcia however quickly grew to love rugby and its culture of safety and inclusiveness.  They compare rugby culture with that of football with the help of guests like Taylor Gentry, who currently plays rugby professionally after his football career at North Carolina State University ended. 
 
(Music featured includes Eclipse by Skoz)