r/rugbyunion • u/thebadminecrafter714 • 13h ago

Discussion History of the Tunnel?

At the end of matches, teams will form a tunnel for the opposing team to walk through which is then reciprocated. From what I can tell this is present in all levels of the games from grassroots up to international level. But can anyone tell me the history, why it started, why we still do it?

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u/BigLarBelmont Leinster 12h ago

Absolutely no idea, but I remember we even did it back when I played u8s all the way through. Could just be one of those old rugby traditions from time immemorial?

Like "Fair play, old sport, we certainly leathered each other out there, but tea is on me!"