You haven't really experienced Australian culture until you go to your first Rugby game, right? Well, check that off the list! I went to my first rugby game a few weeks ago at Suncorp stadium with my friends from uni. We're all international students, so we got to experience a Rugby Union game for our first time all together! GO REDS!
To blend in with the true fans, we got some temporary tattoos:
Australians are serious about their mascots and team colors... the Brisbane "Reds" cheerleaders go all out literally from HEAD to toe... too funny!
I may not know too much about Rugby (Rugby League or Union!), but I do at least know that if a team is named "The Reds", it's probably a safer bet to wear a red shirt instead of a blue one...
Australians know how to win over the crowd with their junk food and beverage selection... I mean what's more tempting than LUSCIOUS lamb kebabs, or a QUICK beer when you're wanting to rush back to see the game?! And potato gems? True gems.
We shamelessly waited with all of the 11 year old fans in the front row after the game so we could get an autograph and photograph with a real, live Rugby player. It was completely worth it!
Tater tots and beer. What could be better? And Potato Gems is a much nicer name than tot. Sounds like you are eating a a precious treasure rather than a toddler :) I knew you would meet a cute, athletic Aussie guy, even if you had to share him. xoxo
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