Due to all the “comment-shout-outs” on the Free Rugby Ball post.  I decided to  do a blog where all the ruggers and ruggettes can give a shout out:

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Rugby is starting to hit the big screen alot more. Here is a link from TheMovieBlog.com about new rugby film called Human Factor. Morgan Freeman will play Nelson Mandella. Check out the article at TheMovieBlog.com

Penn Badgley as Lars in Forever Strong

Penn Badgley

At 21, actor Penn Badgley is destined for a distinguished acting career. He currently stars as the male lead in the CW’s new hit drama series Gossip Girl for producer Josh Schwartz (The O.C.). Though life began in Baltimore, he split his formative years between Richmond, VA and Seattle. It was there that Penn became actively involved in the Seattle Children’s Theater and did voice-over work that eventually lead him to Los Angeles where he secured an agent. Upon relocating, he landed a coveted guest star role on Will & Grace; recurring roles on The Young and the Restless, The Brothers Garcia, and Daddio followed. His first starring role was the lead of the acclaimed Warren Littlefield-produced, WB comedy series Do Over. He then segued into a WB Network drama series The Mountain with Barbara Hershey and Oliver Hudson. He currently stars as the male lead in the CW’s new hit drama series Gossip Girl for producer Josh Schwartz (The O.C.). Penn also recently starred for Tom Fontana (Oz, Homicide) in the WB’s mid-season college drama The Bedford Diaries with Matthew Modine and Milo Ventimiglia. Prior to relocating to New York City for production on the show, he starred alongside Jesse Metcalfe and Brittany Snow in Fox’s hit comedy film John Tucker Must Die. He will next be seen starring in the rugby themed film Forever Strong, as well as the lead in Screen Gems’ remake of the ‘80s thriller classic The Stepfather. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, soccer, skiing, snowboarding, singing, and playing the guitar.

MTV Movies Team wrote:

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Forever Strong’ Trailer

Published by MTV Movies Team on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 11:09 am.

I know what you’re thinking: not another rugby movie! We jest of course. “Forever Strong,” while clearly following the treasured sports film model of many that have come before it, at least delves into a sport that’s rarely, if at all, been shown off on screen. And it stars an attractive young cast by way of Sean Faris, Arielle Kebbel, and Penn Badgley. Here’s your first exclusive look.

MTV.com released the full theatrical trailer. Its exciting MTV.com held the exclusive premiere; this means more exposure for Sean Faris, Penn Badgley and america’s first rugby movie.

Rick Penning (Sean Faris, Never Back Down) lives life just like he plays rugby; fast, hard-hitting and intense. When life on the edge lands him in jail, prison ward Marcus Tate (Sean Astin, The Lord of the Rings) offers him a chance to get back in the game by playing for his rival, Highland Rugby. Reluctantly Rick joins the team where he must adopt the grueling training schedule and unique code of conduct that Coach Gelwix (Gary Cole, Office Space) enforces, or finish out the season behind bars. Egos clash as bitter competitors struggle to become a team. An unlikely brotherhood is formed with his Highland teammates, just as Rick is released from jail and sent back home to rejoin his former team, coached by his overbearing father (Neal McDonough, Minority Report). Heading into a faceoff with Highland at the National Championship, Rick is forced to choose where his loyalty lies.