The Rugby World Cup is generating all sorts of interesting discussion on the interaction religion and sport as popular culture. Here are a couple of recent examples:
- World Cup 2011: Why rugby and religion can mix to great effect | Robert Kitson | Sport | guardian.co.uk
- Cathedral scores All Black icon – Anglican Taonga
Updates:
- Rugby World Cup | Rugby Players Reveal Their Gospel… | Stuff.co.nz More here: TSCF | ‘Godzone’: Rugby-themed Gospel
- The Chapel of Our Lady of Rugby (Thanks, Em)
Related to this is the BBC documentary from last year:
BBC iPlayer – Heart And Soul: Is there room for God on the football pitch?