Rugby this weekend

[Mich the Tester]

Like the Sale Sharks, Newcastle Falcons, etc.

I agree though, it was to add some razmataz - Hull FC had a season as the Hull Sharks and soon dropped it. Thankfully some clubs never bowed to name changes sch as St Helens & Hull KR - keeping their traditional monikers.

I must admit, apart from the club mascot, you do not tend to see many Rhino's in Leeds and certainly Castleford is not a well known habitat for Tigers (although if you have been out in Cas Vegas on a Friday night, possibly Dragons would have been a better name).

Sale Sharks is exceptionally silly, yes; I don't think a remake of Jaws would be filmed in Stockport. There are actually a few falcons in the vicinity of Newcastle, but it's still a silly name. What's the point? Is it to appeal to kids?

[BoredBloke]

I can't stand rugby union. Unfortunately I have to go on Saturday because my son likes it!

[BA to the Stars]

Sale Sharks is exceptionally silly, yes; I don't think a remake of Jaws would be filmed in Stockport. There are actually a few falcons in the vicinity of Newcastle, but it's still a silly name. What's the point? Is it to appeal to kids?

I think it all kicked off with Sky coverage - a sort of "Americanisation" of our core sports - it has even crept into limited overs cricket.

Sports played here such as ice hockey & basketball that are traditionally played in North America & Canada have teams with these types of names but rugby and cricket ffs