Inspirational quotes and poems
Stimulus material
Inspirational Rugby quotes and poems. A collection of quotes and poems from Rugby writers and former players - including former Wallaby Captain, Michael Lynagh - used in a 2003 Australian Rugby Union desk calendar.
The calendar was created to grow interest and excitement about the Rugby World Cup 2003 across the Rugby community.
Suggested learning activities
- Read the inspirational Rugby quotes and poems with students.
- Ask students to select one of the Rugby quotes or poems to work on. Ask students to write answers to the following questions in their notebook.
- What is the issue the author trying to communicate?
- What does the issue mean to you? You can use personal examples or stories to help you explain your point of view.
- Who do you think the author is? E.g. A player? Rugby enthusiast?
- Invite students to share their points of view with the class and encourage discussion about the importance of several aspects of sport and competition incluing friendship, loyalty, sharing and memories.
- Work with students to develop a class book of inspirational quotes and poems which could include original student contributions and/or other sporting quotes and poems.
Related resources
This activity could be used in conjunction with the EdRugby lessons, Rugby poems, Rugby songs and Shared values.
