In practically every sport, there are moments when words play a more vital role than action

When a team or a player is not performing adequately, the manager or coach comes up with words or speeches to inspire the team or the player. In practically every sport, there are occasions when words play a more prominent role than action. Under special circumstances, the managers do the talk whereas, in some scenarios, it’s a player that encourages another player. During the matches, even fans and followers turn up with their slogans and speeches. In this feature, let’s run through some of the great statements, jingles and mottos that have been used in the rugged game of rugby.

•      Rugby is a hooligan sport but played by 15 gentlemen.
•      Rugby football is a game for gentlemen of all classes, but no bad sportsman of any class.
•      The separation is in the preparation.
•      It’s not how you start, but how you finish!
•      Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage (It’s a rugby thing).
•      Forwards win games, backs decide by how much.
•      Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.
•      Sit back, enjoy and criticise and be like Clive Woodward and get a job on the television.
•      The advantage law is the best law in rugby because it lets you ignore all the others for the good of the game.
•      Rugbeia Floreat Ubique.
•      Championships are won at practice.
•      Never be too big to do the small things that need to be done.
•      When you’re on top of your game, change your game.
•      Follow the whanau (spearhead).
•      Together, Wales in Union.
•      One team, one country.
•     When the Wallabies get on the field and are up against the best in the world they will be buoyed by the knowledge that the country that they represent is rallying behind them under the same slogan that they are running out on the field with – One Team.
•      To the brave and faithful, nothing is impossible.
•      Non-Sine Gloria- Not Without Glory.
•      Lelo, Lelo, Sakartvelo.
•      Dallas Cowboys- DRIVEN.
•      We Want Seven!
•      Los Angeles Rams- We Not Me.
•      Chicago Bears- Chasing Great.
•      New York Giants- Go Big Blue.
•      Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.
•      It’s a Long Way to Tipperary.
•      Remember that rugby is a team game; all 14 of you, make sure you pass the ball to Jonah.

There you have it! A list of the best slogans, mottos and songs widely used by several rugby teams from around the world.