Hookers, grubbers and cauliflower ears - a beginner's guide

By John Geddie

Rugby
Thursday, 17 Sep 2015
11:22 PM MYT

LONDON (Reuters) - For the next six weeks images of mud-clad men wrestling each other for an egg-shaped ball will flash up on television screens around the globe.

Do not be alarmed. Do not adjust your sets. This is 'rugby union' and starting on Friday teams from 20 countries will compete for the sport's World Cup in England.

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