rugby
09/11/2007
Rugby Fan Tackles Reporter
In the United States, we take the true meaning of "drunken fanatacism" for granted. Down Under, however, they wrote the book on it.
We're talking Australian rugby here, people, not to be confused with the on-going Rugby Union World Cup taking place in France. This past Sunday, the Brisbane Broncos took one on the chin against defending champions Melbourne Storm, 40-0. When you're an ardent fan and fired up on beer, you tend not to take these things too well. Witness humble Australian television reporter Ben Davis, doing his journalistic duty with a couple of disgruntled and clearly sloshed Broncos fans lurking in the background, ready to strike. Davis, who sustained a couple minor dings from the encounter, would hope that other reporters learn a lesson: always wear padding.
