“ Grew up in Australia and miss the sarcastic mindset ”

“ G'day! Have recently moved from sunny Bondi Beach. Am homesick and need to connect with other Aussies ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I wanna get beatup. ”

“ Hey all! I've been playing rugby for five years now (played for Army, my college team, and the CT Yankees). Just moved to Brooklyn and am PSYCHED to have a team here! I can't wait! ”

“ How's it going, i'm a kiwi from canterbury and i've jus moved to prospect heights in brooklyn. I see you are starting a rugby club, i am very keen to get involved if there is a place going. I hope you all have enjoyed the games so far in the cup, it ”

“ Hi, my name is Mike. Just moved to Brooklyn, have never played rugby but would like to learn. ”

“ Just moved to brooklyn from north carolina where i played for the UNC tarheels for the past 4 years. also played for berlin bsv92 for about a year while in germany. currently injured (acl reconstruction is a bitch) but looking to help organize or coa ”

“ Former rugger, recently moved to Brooklyn--looking forward to meeting fellow rugby-lovers. ”

“ My name is chris. I have played division I and II club rugby in the previous summers but I havent played any serious rugby for the last two summers because of my hectic schedule. ”

“ Hi there, my name is verne and I have played rugby for a few years though I aint very good!!lolI live in england but in NYC for a couple weeks in august and keen to get involved even if its just one meetup.And now all you lot have a link in England! ”

“ played rugby in college and 1 yr with the Montauk club. I am in half way decent shape but could stand to get in much better shape. let me know when the next practice is ”

“ Been playing rugby for a couple of years and really love the sport ”

“ Huge fan of the game, been playing since my Freshman year of H.S. but have not played since my Sophmore year of college. ”

“ played in college, love it, miss it. touch, tackle- up for whatever. ”

“ Have been playing Rugby for 12 years, out in New Jersey. I was originally from Brooklyn, and could never figure out why there were no Teams in the borough of Kings. Just wanted to show some support for what you are starting up. I still make it ”

“ Hi i found this group somehow looking for rugby clubs in Brooklyn. I`m 19 and im from Georgia (republic of georgia) you guys seen us playing in RWC 2007 in France. I used to play in Georgia for almost a year. If you guys are playing rugby or touch ”

“ Ok Guys, Looking to move over to Brooklyn early next year. Still playing TAG rugby in Ireland and Wales and looking to continue paying 7's TAg/touch and the full game for a few more years yet. By the way being Welsh no messages about the World Cup ”

“ Hey all - I'm newer to the city and looking to get back into rugby. I played in college and in the 1st side for the University of Essex RFC in the UK my junior year of college (winger). Looking forward to getting back into it. Frank ”

“ I played rugby for four years while an undergrad. My body has healed and I'm ready to play touch, Fwd., 8-man, all over again. And in my home of Brooklyn! ”

“ Interested in playing some rugby...in Brooklyn (even better). ”

“ rugby? sweet! ”

“ hey wats up ..my name is ros and im interested in playing rubgy,im 18yrs old.. ”

“ in for saturday, looking foward... ”

“ Kiwi stranded in NYC since '99. Interested in hanging with fellow kiwis and rugby watching @ the Sheep Station in Park Slope (fourth and Douglas). Play touch near the dog pond, Prospect Park Sunday's @ 1pm. Wanna play http://brooklynrugby.com/ ”

“ Come meet other South Africans at a fun social event on May 29 and June 27, 2008 in Times Square, NY. www.nynjspringbok.org nynjspringbok@yahoo.com ”

“ I spent a year studying abroad in South Africa in Cape Town at UCT and fell in love with the country and the people and culture. It was the experience of a lifetime, and until I can move back, I would love to meet and chat with people who get it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have been in NYC for over a year and have not met many South Africans. Have missed talking about South African sport and having a few Braai's ”

“ ek wil iemand he om mee te praat wanneer ek gatvol is vir engels.. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, im thinking of playing myself and i want to watch games ”

“ I would love to meet other French speakers, and invite you all to French Caf?, a fun and open group with tons of social and cultural activities (movies, plays, sport events, and its own book club and newsletter). http://french.meetup.com/674/ ”

“ I played rugby in college- I am no expert- but would love to get back into it at home if possible. am also a huge fan of the socials. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because there is no substitute for our truly unique SA character: a good braai, boerewors, biltong and of course rugby! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i play rugby for new rochelle high school and i want to meet other players around the town. ”

“ Hi Im married now for 3 years live in Riverdale in the Bronx and just became a first time mommy my baby boy is 3 months old.I miss my family and friends in SA everyday.I would love to meetup with other South Africans. ”

“ I'm just looking to get together with some like minded folk and mix up a little rugby on the pitch, full contact or just touch it doesn't matter to me!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I played a little rugby in college and, while I'm not amazing at it and don't have time for a real team, I'd love a pick-up game now and then. (Full-contact, I wouldn't know how to not tackle.) ”

“ There is TONS of rugby to play & watch in New York City....check out the New York Rugby Club - with Mens & Womens teams, masters rugby for the old boys, and a highschool city-based boys & girls team too - at www.newyorkrugby.com - BEGINNERS WELCOME! ”

“ I want these local Meetups. Am here from NZ for a few years and keen to play and/or watch with others. ”

“ Hi my name is Dave im a golf caddie and i live in new york i enjoy beer like most aussies and a good time. PEANUTS...... ”

“ Hi, I am very interested in learning to salsa. It also sounds like a great way to meet new people. ”

“ I'm up for pints or maybe a spot of touch rugby in the park ”

“ From Louis Trichardt, lived in Amanzimtoti for a few years after. ”

“ I want local Rugby Meetups because I'd like to find a women's club in NYC ”

“ I want local Expat South Africa Meetups because i mis my culture ”

“ Live in Astoria, am 25 years old, and am looking forward to playing some Rugby this Year !! Don't have Rugby backround, but am very eager to learn, have Greco-Roman Wreastling Background, various sports. hope to hear from you guys,jsouker@hotmail.com ”

“ I play with Gotham Knights Rugby here in New York City. Rugby is for everyone, everyone can play. I'm a lawyer by day (and sometimes evenings!), representing mostly entertainment industry clients. Email me on tobymjbutterfield at yahoo dot com. ”