Posts Tagged ‘Mike Grimshaw’

Rugby really is a religion – so why don’t academics take rugby seriously?

Friday, June 7th, 2013

Sociologist Mike Grimshaw who studies both sport and religion, says rugby is like a religion in its rituals, cultures and behaviour and, like religion, can teach us plenty about ourselves. But he believes he is a rarity as an academic who has played and loves the game (he has a Crusaders season ticket) and also Read more